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MJ54 XMR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,527 mi
Last recorded105,527 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 105,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted both sides cant see some items including suspension' brake pipes,body panels, sills, ect, ect

Fail 17 Oct 2025 105,524 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted both sides cant see some items including suspension' brake pipes,body panels, sills, ect, ect

Pass 24 Oct 2024 103,864 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Inside silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,824 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears above fuel tank (poor visibility of pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 94,158 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,467 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,581 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,865 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,018 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,266 miles

advise cant see front pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,468 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 XMR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

MJ54 XMR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is MJ54 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ54 XMR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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