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BF54 VTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 VTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,844 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,761 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,484 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,112 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,112 miles

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

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 29 Aug 2012 56,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,768 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 21,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,423 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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BF54 VTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BF54 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

BF54 VTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 VTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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