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BJ54 VFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 125,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 121,096 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,090 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,449 miles

Check Engine Light On

Fuel Light On

Passenger Mirror Loose

Fail 28 Jan 2017 97,447 miles

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

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

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

Check Engine Light On

Fuel Light On

Passenger Mirror Loose

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,712 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 92,712 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Back arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,230 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 83,130 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,337 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,782 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 60,782 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,318 miles

Nearside door mirror slight damage.

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint cover split

Fail 15 Dec 2009 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside door mirror slight damage.

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint cover split

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,583 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 VFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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