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AD53 VSO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,529 mi
Last recorded129,529 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 129,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,372 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 107,975 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,441 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,753 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,057 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,870 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,972 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,602 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,801 miles

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

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

bottom springs O/S and N/S rear rusty

front tyre N/S 3mm

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2008 47,801 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S front wheel stiff to move

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

bottom springs O/S and N/S rear rusty

front tyre N/S 3mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,292 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 VSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

AD53 VSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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