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BP53 OTW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,607 mi
Last recorded160,607 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhasut leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear general corrosion

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 160,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhasut leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear general corrosion

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 153,879 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear general corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2018 150,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 150,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,468 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroding at weld joints slightly

Handbrake requirements only just met nearside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2016 140,835 miles

Exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 140,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 x 16 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 135,515 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 135,499 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 128,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 107,309 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 107,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,444 miles

Left hand front tyre worn on outer edge and on limet

Wiper blades slight deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Left hand front tyre worn on outer edge and on limet

Wiper blades slight deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2009 85,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 72,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,521 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 58,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 OTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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