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MK54 OJY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,557 mi
Last recorded103,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,557 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 92,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,998 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and arms / o/s/r lower arm corroded around outer bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully check brake pipes front to rear due to under covers

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 84,415 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,695 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,154 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish very slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2015 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish very slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,354 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,787 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,420 miles

slight perishing rear tyres in tread check again next visit to garage

Fail 17 Jul 2013 23,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

slight perishing on tread front tyres check again next visit to garage

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,259 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,613 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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MK54 OJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK54 OJY, 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 MK54 OJY registered?

MK54 OJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for MK54 OJY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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