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AB53 CAZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,238 mi
Last recorded104,238 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 CAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 104,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 90,758 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,749 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 88,225 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,570 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,591 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, b ut not exposing cords. (near valve position)

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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AB53 CAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB53 CAZ, 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 AB53 CAZ registered?

AB53 CAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is AB53 CAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 CAZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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