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BJ54 YSB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,677 mi
Last recorded109,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 109,677 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 109,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,395 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,373 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 100,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,157 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,296 miles

Lower under trays fitted to vehicle unable to see components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,174 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sml cut in outer tyre wall o/s/f {not to cord}

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sml cut in outer tyre wall o/s/f {not to cord}

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,042 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,295 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 70,845 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,476 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 56,476 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,399 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)

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 YSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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