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BP53 MDF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 108,581 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 104,978 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 95,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 82,396 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,231 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 58,930 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,373 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,650 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre becoming low

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight buldge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,217 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,260 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,631 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,147 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,444 miles

n/s mirror slight movement

Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,660 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 MDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 MDF, 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 MDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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