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BJ54 GXK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,061 mi
Last recorded63,061 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 63,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 52,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,198 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 48,141 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 41,573 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 41,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 38,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 37,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,490 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 11 Apr 2017 32,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,556 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 27,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,213 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,816 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,367 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 20,819 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,819 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,815 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 20 Mar 2008 16,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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BJ54 GXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BJ54 GXK, 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 BJ54 GXK registered?

BJ54 GXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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