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BJ54 VEK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,167 mi
Last recorded205,167 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 205,167 miles

Rear handbrake

Pass 30 Nov 2018 197,930 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 182,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 182,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 160,311 miles

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

both front tyres splitting slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2015 144,674 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 144,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 126,912 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 126,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,368 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 105,368 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,503 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 83,495 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,264 miles

nearside front tyre scuffed and cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2011 71,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre scuffed and cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,322 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,349 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 VEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEK, 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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BJ54 VEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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