MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,919 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
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
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
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
EML on, engine rough/poor running
coolant warning light on dash
screenwash low
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
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
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine man/light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine man/light on
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BP53 VRK registered?
BP53 VRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2004.
Is BP53 VRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BP53 VRK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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