MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear jacking point missing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
washer jet blocked
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear jacking point missing
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
washer jet blocked
Central Exhaust mounting corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking block missing
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting corroded
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking block missing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play
rear coil springs corrorded
Offside Rear Jacking pad missing
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Jacking pad missing
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspect slight play on inner tie rods but cant confirm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
knocking from front of vehicle?
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
knocking from front of vehicle?
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear jackin block missing
Front brake discs lipped
OSR Tyre close to legal limit / OSF tyre worn on edge
Rear pads getting low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BP53 KRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 KRZ, 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 KRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.
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