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AD53 VRL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

162,727 mi
Last recorded162,727 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 162,727 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Arm Ball Joint Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 155,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2023 144,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 139,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 134,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,614 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 116,746 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 109,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,849 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,912 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 86,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,779 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,017 miles

oil level slightly low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,054 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,299 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 VRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AD53 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

AD53 VRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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