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BP53 OTL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,335 mi
Last recorded156,335 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 156,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears over rear axil. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 156,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has small split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has small split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 149,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 141,560 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 132,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,044 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,714 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,745 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 78,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,355 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 43,355 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,708 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,009 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 OTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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