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OU54 WJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

305,195 mi
Last recorded305,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 WJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 305,195 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 305,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 175,283 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 175,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 168,353 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 163,003 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 143,875 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 143,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Dec 2010 133,980 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 133,980 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 121,910 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 102,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,137 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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OU54 WJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OU54 WJJ, 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 OU54 WJJ registered?

OU54 WJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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