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BP53 DCP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,954 mi
Last recorded54,954 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,891 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on sholder

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,571 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,157 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 7 May 2009 21,795 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,675 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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BP53 DCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 BP53 DCP, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BP53 DCP registered?

BP53 DCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is BP53 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 DCP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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