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BT53 CXX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,541 mi
Last recorded154,541 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 154,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 154,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 146,051 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 146,051 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both track rods have excess play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2015 137,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 137,149 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 124,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 124,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 120,246 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 120,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 146,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 125,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 125,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,277 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 71,345 miles

front tyres scrubbing off on edges

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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BT53 CXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT53 CXX, 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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BT53 CXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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