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BT53 SZG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,938 mi
Last recorded166,938 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 166,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 166,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 159,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 155,323 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front lower/forward suspension arm inner bush starting to split.

Very slight play nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,596 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 148,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,683 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 135,675 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,608 miles

front disc pads are getting low

front wipers are in poor condition

nearside front lower rear arm inner bush becoming unbonded

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,396 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 90,396 miles

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

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,908 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,671 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 48,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 37,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,279 miles

Nearside 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.

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 SZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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