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AD53 DTN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,513 mi
Last recorded166,513 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,513 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 166,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 159,309 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 159,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 159,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 148,134 miles

Air intake pipe missing

All 4 tyre valves deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Font tyres bald on edges

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 148,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Air intake pipe missing

All 4 tyre valves deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Font tyres bald on edges

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 137,169 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted osbcuring adult belt/seat

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Front Number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Tyre nailed but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,667 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 108,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,473 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,464 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,793 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both edges of offside front tyre worn

driver wiperblade slightly smeer

nearside front inner arch loose but not insacure

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,253 miles

Idle Co just within limits

N/S/F tyre 2.0 mm on edge of tread

Small stone chip in zone A

Fail 1 Feb 2008 64,253 miles

Idle Co just within limits

N/S/F tyre 2.0 mm on edge of tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Small stone chip in zone A

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,651 miles

Stone chips to windscreen,one at top centre and one at top in zone 'A'..........N/S/R tyre depth 2.5mm.......

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 DTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AD53 DTN, 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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AD53 DTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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