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BP53 RYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,325 mi
Last recorded142,325 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 142,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 141,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 139,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 129,035 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 115,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 101,768 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,140 miles

off side rear tyre worn low

Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,866 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

engine light on

off side rear tyre worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,217 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 56,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,378 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 RYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP53 RYB registered?

BP53 RYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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The MOT history for BP53 RYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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