CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX54 VFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 80,131 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,137 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Nov 2023 64,132 miles

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

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

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavily worn on outer edge[ attention] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 62,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,662 miles

Central exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,866 miles

Central exhaust support brken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,957 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,957 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,811 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,247 miles

sill and floor panel covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 39,247 miles

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

sill and floor panel covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,521 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front brake is slow to operate

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,247 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 233,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,973 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX54 VFJ 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 82.6%.

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 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 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX54 VFJ?

You can check the full history of EX54 VFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX54 VFJ registered?

EX54 VFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is EX54 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 VFJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX54 VFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX54 VFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.