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BD53 WJL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,426 mi
Last recorded107,426 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,426 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight play in nearside front bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,311 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 100,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,440 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,150 miles

minor chips in windscreen

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,319 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,311 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,175 miles

chips in windscreen

front discs getting thin

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,498 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 65,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,806 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 WJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 WJL registered?

BD53 WJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BD53 WJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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