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BX53 FAO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 FAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 85,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,957 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 80,957 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 74,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 69,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,775 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 5 Nov 2013 54,775 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front pads and discs will soon need replacing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,298 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 39,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s & o/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,621 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,276 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,247 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 FAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX53 FAO, 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 BX53 FAO registered?

BX53 FAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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