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BP53 RXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,303 mi
Last recorded115,303 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 111,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,759 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 109,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,996 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,655 miles

EML warning light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 25 Jul 2016 97,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,311 miles

EML warning light on .

Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,245 miles

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

EML warning light on .

Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 85,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,238 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,839 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 68,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,999 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 RXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

BP53 RXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BP53 RXR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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