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EX54 VBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,179 mi
Last recorded123,179 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 123,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 105,359 miles

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

vehicle has full underbody covers and sill trims impeding underside checks

Fail 19 Oct 2024 105,359 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

vehicle has full underbody covers and sill trims impeding underside checks

Pass 9 Sep 2023 99,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 99,675 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,118 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 85,118 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,889 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 73,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 60,549 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 60,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,497 miles

emissions too clean to generate result printout

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,324 miles

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,487 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 2 Sep 2013 27,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn to limit.

front brake discs worn.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 21,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,396 miles

smoke emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,725 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,866 miles

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

under side of the vehicle is covered by plastic and alloy shield

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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EX54 VBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EX54 VBJ, 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 EX54 VBJ registered?

EX54 VBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is EX54 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 VBJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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