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BW53 NNO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,608 mi
Last recorded178,608 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 178,608 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 178,529 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure Lining parted from brake pad. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 173,903 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 173,860 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 172,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 163,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2014 158,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 150,725 miles

Brake warning light on.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 143,827 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 143,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 123,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 103,851 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,467 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 84,467 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,910 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 NNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NNO, 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 NNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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