MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front side indicator lense is damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer tread shoulder.
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.
parking brake reading on lower limit.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder / tread area.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
The ESP light is on
The rear suspension is corroding
** NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL WEAR LIMITS **
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Long parking brake travel.
Offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both wipers have begun to smear
the front & rear brake pads are getting low
both rear springs are in poor condtion
front near side lower ball joints have play to the limit
rear number plate is delaminating
Both rear coil springs are corroded.
Rear tyres are wearing low on tread.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear coil springs are corroded.
Rear tyres are wearing low on tread.
Both front brake discs are wearing thin.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in offside front outer track rod end ball joint.
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering heavy at low engine speed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonet damaged and badge missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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BP53 LSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 LSJ, 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 LSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.
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