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BD53 LGO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,072 mi
Last recorded129,072 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,072 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 127,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play both Track rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 127,140 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play both Track rod ends. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 125,125 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,223 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,350 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2021 120,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage, cracked surface

Pass 21 Apr 2020 119,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage, cracked surface (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 119,054 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread impact damage, cracked surface (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 116,322 miles

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerbing damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has slight kerbing damage to outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2018 112,841 miles

Exhaust system rusty and weak.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerbing damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 109,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Centre exhaust erupting.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,483 miles

Centre exhaust rust and weak.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt.

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,679 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

very slight corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,412 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,856 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,710 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,327 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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BD53 LGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BD53 LGO, 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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BD53 LGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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