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BP53 FLW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 96,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (sides) (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 96,617 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,080 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,158 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but system still secure

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,158 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but system still secure

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,537 miles

center exhaust bracket missing

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,537 miles

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

center exhaust bracket missing

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 82,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,810 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,583 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded & missing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,793 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,017 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,031 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 40,458 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,949 miles

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

handbrake travel long but still has reserve advise adjustment

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 FLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP53 FLW, 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 FLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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