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BJ54 VCF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,524 mi
Last recorded113,524 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,524 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,476 miles

Nearside Front Fog light is damaged

Nearside Front Fog light lens is damaged

Parking brake pedal anti slip pad is missing

Fail 28 Nov 2019 109,474 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light is damaged

Nearside Front Fog light lens is damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake pedal anti slip pad is missing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,915 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,915 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,179 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,811 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,465 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,817 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 21,817 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both near side tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,841 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,781 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 VCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

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

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