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BJ54 VCV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,767 mi
Last recorded82,767 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,922 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,708 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,884 miles

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

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

front headlamp lens starting to cloud over

Pass 24 Jul 2016 54,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

All 4 tyres heavily perished and tearing on sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

offside rear tyre has a slight cut to outer sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

offside rear tyre has a slight cut to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,520 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight lip

offside front brake disc's has slight lip and pitted

offside rear tyre has a rubber cut to side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,465 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge . cut in wall o/s/f tyre [ not to cord ]

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,801 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 VCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ54 VCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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