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AT53 BXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,849 mi
Last recorded183,849 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 BXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 183,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Signs of corrosion to rear nearside chassis

signs of corrosion to offside rear chassis

signs of corrosion to rear subframe nearside and offside

Pass 1 Nov 2021 181,985 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 180,273 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 177,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 177,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 167,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyres slight inner edge wear

Fail 5 Nov 2018 167,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyres slight inner edge wear

Pass 31 Oct 2017 158,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 158,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 138,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 138,584 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pipe over fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,665 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

sideskirts,floor covers n/s and o/s and bellypan fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

sideskirts,floor covers n/s and o/s and bellypan fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,013 miles

NOTE..under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,008 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,657 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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AT53 BXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AT53 BXR, 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 AT53 BXR registered?

AT53 BXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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