MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/f wiper in poor condition and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Rear brake rubber hoses perished
unable to fully inspect rear coil springs and brake pads
engine covers and under trays fitted
front brake pads worn low
offside rear tyre worn low on tread
slight play in both sides front wheel bearings
slight movement n/s/f hub
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing
unable to view rear coil springs fully
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL53 VGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 BL53 VGF, 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 VGF registered?
BL53 VGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is BL53 VGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL53 VGF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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