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BP53 LSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,745 mi
Last recorded156,745 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 156,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 153,996 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,659 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 151,651 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side indicator lense is damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2019 147,685 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 144,495 miles

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) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,158 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 142,156 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 133,110 miles

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.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 133,107 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 128,794 miles

The ESP light is on

The rear suspension is corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,952 miles

** 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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,171 miles

both wipers have begun to smear

the front & rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2011 105,242 miles

both rear springs are in poor condtion

front near side lower ball joints have play to the limit

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,414 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

Rear tyres are wearing low on tread.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 97,410 miles

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.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,850 miles

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.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,485 miles

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 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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