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BJ54 VCL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,010 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 78,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,491 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 54,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,756 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,159 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 VCL 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 87.5%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

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

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