MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle under-body components have slight corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Vehicle under-body components have slight corrosion
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
slight surface rust detected
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
slight surface rust detected
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
High tone horn working but poor sound.
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BP53 KSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KSK, 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 KSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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