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BC53 HFX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,901 mi
Last recorded150,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 150,901 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 150,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 143,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,001 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 137,998 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 122,526 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 118,012 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 112,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,631 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,805 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,782 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,281 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 43,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,046 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 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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