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BW53 MHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,965 mi
Last recorded172,965 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 MHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 172,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 172,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 144,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 130,997 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 130,992 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator switch faulty does not hold position (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 119,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,851 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp corroded and incomplete (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,068 miles

Centre exhaust clamp starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 109,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 r15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust clamp starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,257 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 102,257 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,857 miles

Rear brake discs are distorted

Bulbs not working in high brake light

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

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 97,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bulbs not working in high brake light

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

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake discs are distorted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,783 miles

front brake discs worn

offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 26 Jan 2012 84,734 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,451 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear outer sill

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,018 miles

all brake discs surface rust

both rear tyres wearing outer edges and perished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,446 miles

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

Off side mirror indicator broken

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.

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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BW53 MHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MHV, 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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BW53 MHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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