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JE54 RDS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE54 RDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 138,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 138,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 135,204 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 135,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 132,179 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 132,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall inner split (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2022 119,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,040 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5mm +split cracked and perish 245-40-17/

Offside rear brake pad wearing low

Slight bulge on Nearside front tyre inner sidewall 245-40-17

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jul 2021 112,040 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5mm +split cracked and perish 245-40-17/

Offside rear brake pad wearing low

Slight bulge on Nearside front tyre inner sidewall 245-40-17

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,168 miles

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jul 2020 107,168 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Jul 2019 100,954 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 94,026 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 94,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 82,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 77,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 73,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake requires adjust.

Rear exhaust box corroded, not blowing yet.

Water pump bearing breaking up, requires attention very soon.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,577 miles

Parking brake requires adjust.

Rear exhaust box corroded, not blowing yet.

Water pump bearing breaking up, requires attention very soon.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,078 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,680 miles

Anti slip pedal rubber missing from parking brake pedal.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 54,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,628 miles

front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,733 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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JE54 RDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JE54 RDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JE54 RDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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