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AD53 VPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,055 mi
Last recorded58,055 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,055 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,352 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,352 miles

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

both front castor arm bushes starting to split

osf tyre at 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,149 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 36,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,971 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 VPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

AD53 VPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is AD53 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VPZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 VPZ have outstanding finance?

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