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AD53 DTF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,708 mi
Last recorded174,708 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 174,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspensions system corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2018 174,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspensions system corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2017 166,974 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 159,298 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSIONS CORRODED

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 152,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 132,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

service overdue

Fail 22 Oct 2012 132,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

service overdue

Pass 27 Sep 2011 115,979 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 115,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 103,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,347 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 88,347 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,862 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,402 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,393 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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AD53 DTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AD53 DTF, 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 AD53 DTF registered?

AD53 DTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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