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BL53 VFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,238 mi
Last recorded121,238 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 121,238 miles

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2012 115,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 108,973 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,470 miles

slight play in both bottom ball joints underbody of vehicle covered in fixed plastic covers

Pass 10 Jul 2009 97,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,358 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 83,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 76,509 miles

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

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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BL53 VFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL53 VFE, 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 BL53 VFE registered?

BL53 VFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is BL53 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 VFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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