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AD53 VRV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

244,350 mi
Last recorded244,350 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 244,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 205,343 miles

n/s/r tyre very close to limit inner edge

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 8 Apr 2009 193,032 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 179,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 139,597 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 139,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD53 VRV?

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What year was AD53 VRV registered?

AD53 VRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is AD53 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 VRV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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