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BJ54 VAM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,712 mi
Last recorded156,712 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 156,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 153,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 153,891 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 151,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 146,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 142,085 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 142,085 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow NO BEAM PATTERN ON ALL HEADLAMPS. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 137,559 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 14 Jul 2021 137,496 miles

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Nearside HEADLAMP FOCUS IS POOR

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

REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,740 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET MISSING

HEADLIGHTS FOCUS IS POOR

HEADLIGHTS LENSES ARE CRAZED

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Mar 2019 129,729 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

OIL LEAKS

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,145 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Apr 2018 121,145 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,663 miles

Front both tyres badly worn on edges

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,955 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 99,955 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,879 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 62,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,383 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,052 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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BJ54 VAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BJ54 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

BJ54 VAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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