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BP53 KAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,278 mi
Last recorded146,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 139,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 139,928 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 134,843 miles

winter tyres fitted to front

Fail 24 Jul 2015 129,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 129,332 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 115,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 115,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

damage o/s/f wing.

dent on boot lid.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,743 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on both edges

Damage to offside rear wheelarch

Sills covered

Slight wear on both front brake discs

Sump cover fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 103,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn very low on both edges

Damage to offside rear wheelarch

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

Sills covered

Slight wear on both front brake discs

Sump cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,844 miles

damage to o/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,987 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear pads low

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,438 miles

Oil leak

full belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread low 2mm

outer sills covered

Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,448 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

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 KAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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