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OU54 XGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

241,279 mi
Last recorded241,279 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 241,279 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 137,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 137,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 125,943 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 120,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 113,376 miles

Front L.E.D Lights Fitted To The Front

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,919 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 87,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 83,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,030 miles

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

emissions not reading

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,923 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

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 XGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OU54 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

OU54 XGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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The MOT history for OU54 XGJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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