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BP53 ONC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,656 mi
Last recorded225,656 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ONC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 225,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 221,832 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 221,812 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 219,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 218,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 214,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 210,879 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside(above subframe) (1.1.11 (c))

Smell of diesel from engine bay - No leak visible (bolted engine covers

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside, inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 210,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General underside corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside(above subframe) (1.1.11 (c))

Smell of diesel from engine bay - No leak visible (bolted engine covers

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside, inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 207,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 203,216 miles

under tray fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2019 203,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2018 199,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 180,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 170,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 170,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 167,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

enginemangment light on

Pass 15 Feb 2014 155,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 150,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers poor but clear screen

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 128,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 128,959 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 101,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 83,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,389 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 65,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 50,070 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ONC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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