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BJ54 VAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,752 mi
Last recorded56,752 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,752 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 56,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 54,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.45mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,752 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyre walls cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,112 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight damage to N/S mirror indicator lense

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Slight damage to N/S mirror indicator lense

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 30,374 miles

o/s/f drop link gaitor splitt

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,583 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,590 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)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

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 VAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

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

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