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BP53 VRK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,919 mi
Last recorded93,919 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 93,919 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 93,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 92,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass tinted, still provides adequate view (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undr tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front rim slightly damaged, possible crack would need tyre removed to inspect fully

Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam pattern poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare material has leaked into glass layers (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine air intake pipe split/loose

engine area oil leak

low coolant warning on dash

Fail 7 Jun 2018 90,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp dipped beam pattern poor

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti glare material has leaked into glass layers (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine air intake pipe split/loose

low coolant warning on dash

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 84,046 miles

EML on, engine rough/poor running

coolant warning light on dash

screenwash low

Fail 5 May 2016 84,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML on, engine rough/poor running

coolant warning light on dash

screenwash low

Pass 7 May 2015 79,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

the n/s/r tyre has sidewall damaged

Fail 7 May 2015 79,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the n/s/r tyre has sidewall damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 75,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Pass 4 May 2012 71,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Fail 4 May 2012 71,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man/light on

Pass 10 May 2011 67,657 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 60,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air intake pipe leaking

engine man/light staying on

Pass 17 May 2010 60,576 miles

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

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

air intake pipe leaking

engine man/light staying on

Pass 21 May 2009 52,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 52,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 48,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 44,537 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 VRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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