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BJ54 VBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

137,122 mi
Last recorded137,122 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 137,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 128,003 miles

blow on exhaust centre joint

corrosion both rear wheel arches

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2023 119,028 miles

colour both rear indicators

condition o/s/ door mirror glass

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

slight blow on exhaust rear joint

Pass 15 Oct 2022 108,044 miles

colour both rear indicators

oil leak on gear box

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,057 miles

colour both rear indicators

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

oil leak around gear box

slight play in o/s steering rack joint and track rod end

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

colour both rear indicators

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

oil leak around gear box

slight play in o/s steering rack joint and track rod end

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,155 miles

colour o/s/r indicator

surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,274 miles

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

n/s handbrake effort

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,048 miles

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,003 miles

surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,360 miles

osf tyre worn on inner

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,674 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 12,872 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 VBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

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

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