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BJ54 VBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,912 mi
Last recorded120,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 120,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,553 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 102,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 100,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 95,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 91,460 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 83,063 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,476 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,818 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,382 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,382 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,801 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)

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 VBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

Is BJ54 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 VBX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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