MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED
TOP ENGINE COVER FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK
UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK AND SLIGHT SMELL OF A FUEL LEAK
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM OF THE 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AND COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
REAR SUB FRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED
TOP ENGINE COVER FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK
UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK AND SLIGHT SMELL OF A FUEL LEAK
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertray fitted
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
esp ligth on
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f brake slightly binding
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC53 HFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BC53 HFX, 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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BC53 HFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2004.
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