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BJ54 YRR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,571 mi
Last recorded113,571 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 113,428 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,797 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,682 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,663 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,263 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 105,252 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,541 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,563 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s front tyre deteriorating

o/s front tyre deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,757 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,090 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 YRR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

BJ54 YRR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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