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BF54 RJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 135,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack play and leak

Oil leak, but not excessive and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension and subframe cover with corrosion

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front & rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view onf & nsf small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipe corroded front and rear

Fail 15 Dec 2025 135,174 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back end cover sheel missing sharp edges about 10cm (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack play and leak

Oil leak, but not excessive and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension and subframe cover with corrosion

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front & rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view onf & nsf small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipe corroded front and rear

Pass 12 Jan 2024 132,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 132,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 128,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 121,569 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe near flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe near flexi hose has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,699 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,757 miles

EML light on

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,064 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high main beam (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge slightly worn

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 88,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Jul 2015 86,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,620 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,337 miles

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

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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BF54 RJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF54 RJV, 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 BF54 RJV registered?

BF54 RJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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