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MJ54 USC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,080 mi
Last recorded211,080 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 USC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 211,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 211,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 201,507 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 201,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 180,877 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2012 180,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2011 161,988 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corrosion at rear

front power steering pipe corrosion

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front headlamp aim poor image

offside rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2010 142,178 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 95,539 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 72,452 miles

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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MJ54 USC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ54 USC, 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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What year was MJ54 USC registered?

MJ54 USC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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The MOT history for MJ54 USC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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