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BP53 EBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,275 mi
Last recorded146,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 146,275 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 146,274 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 224,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 123,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and tray fitted.

front number plate cracked.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,967 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside handbrake grabbing

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns poor

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 97,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside handbrake grabbing

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns poor

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,106 miles

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 29 Jan 2016 92,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,273 miles

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)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,053 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all four alloy wheels damaged

side wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,400 miles

all four alloy wheels damaged

side wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 48,669 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 41,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,157 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,997 miles

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

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

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 EBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBV, 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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BP53 EBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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