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BJ54 VCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,574 mi
Last recorded92,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 92,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 92,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 87,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 82,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,230 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 77,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 67,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,535 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both front shocker top bearings noisy

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,076 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 59,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,525 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,669 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2010 19,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,149 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,942 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 VCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 VCD registered?

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

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