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AF53 MTS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 MTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 63,293 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 63,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 61,125 miles

several suspension components rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front > rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

most suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,150 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 38,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,935 miles

nearside front wiper blade judders

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,756 miles

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 19,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 12,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,545 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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AF53 MTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AF53 MTS, 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 AF53 MTS registered?

AF53 MTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is AF53 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 MTS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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