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AX53 BXO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,475 mi
Last recorded148,475 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 148,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 136,514 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 111,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,096 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 69,887 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 44,014 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,387 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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AX53 BXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX53 BXO, 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 AX53 BXO registered?

AX53 BXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2004.

Is AX53 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 BXO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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