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BP53 LSE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 106,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 90,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,662 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,218 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 72,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,194 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,089 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,801 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 36,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,028 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 31,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 LSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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