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BC53 BFO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,153 mi
Last recorded61,153 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 61,153 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,102 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 57,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 56,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,879 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,697 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 35,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 35,428 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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BC53 BFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC53 BFO, 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 BC53 BFO registered?

BC53 BFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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