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BP53 LSL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

222,130 mi
Last recorded222,130 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 222,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 217,257 miles

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 18 Dec 2014 212,719 miles

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 13 Jan 2014 202,956 miles

V-Belt is cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2014 202,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 183,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 162,246 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 162,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 142,357 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 122,586 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 99,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 77,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 52,937 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 LSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LSL, 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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What year was BP53 LSL registered?

BP53 LSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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