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BW53 MHY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,239 mi
Last recorded140,239 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 MHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 140,239 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 137,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 131,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 126,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 118,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 110,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,572 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 87,002 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 87,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,888 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear springs heavily corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,332 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,332 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,086 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyre = 1.6 - 2 mm tread

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,220 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 15 Jan 2008 28,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,699 miles

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 MHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

BW53 MHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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