MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre damaged on the outer wall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front tyre damaged on the outer wall
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
eml on
change near side rear tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
change near side rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
brake pedal has a slight creep under pressure
eml staying on
parking brake does not release properly
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
brake pedal has a slight creep under pressure
eml staying on
parking brake does not release properly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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BW53 ENL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BW53 ENL, 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 BW53 ENL registered?
BW53 ENL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2004.
Is BW53 ENL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BW53 ENL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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