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BW53 WXP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,631 mi
Last recorded126,631 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 126,631 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 126,630 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 126,593 miles

Brake performance not tested due to failures identified. see failure list. (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad seperated from its backplate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,413 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 81,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2014 80,931 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2013 78,429 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2012 76,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2011 73,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 69,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

object in screen

sill covers + undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WXP, 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 WXP registered?

BW53 WXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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