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BJ54 VEW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 98,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,629 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 97,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 95,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 94,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 90,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Dec 2018 90,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,425 miles

EML on dash

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,175 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,681 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,354 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,917 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays nearside front slightly damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,900 miles

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

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

both head/lights on upper limit/

front number plate discoloured

large under trays

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

BJ54 VEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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