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BD53 TDO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 92,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 86,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,225 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 84,221 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

surface corrsion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,236 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,125 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,405 miles

exhaust hanger deterioating,but still secure

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hanger deterioating,but still secure

nearside front tyrte worn on edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,682 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 32,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,388 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 TDO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TDO, 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 BD53 TDO registered?

BD53 TDO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is BD53 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 TDO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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