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BX53 EGD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,370 mi
Last recorded151,370 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 EGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 151,370 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 151,368 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2021 131,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 131,728 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,690 miles

floor covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 126,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 118,380 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 118,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,858 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished.

N/S Parking brake low.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 108,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FEED (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished.

N/S Parking brake low.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,532 miles

n/s wiper blade perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,421 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,150 miles

undercovers fitted to engine and floor

Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,020 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

undercovers fitted to engine and floor

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,484 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 76,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,777 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 71,777 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,545 miles

Slight cracks in front castor arm bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,373 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,187 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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BX53 EGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BX53 EGD, 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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BX53 EGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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