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AF53 WAO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 145,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wear edges offside surface cracking between tread.

Front wheel bearings minor play detected

Nearside Front Lower arm (front) inner bushes slight movement

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General surface corrosion suspension components and rubber bushes slight deterioration

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

gearbox sump oil staining

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 8 Feb 2019 138,775 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear chassis surface corrosion

mist of oil sump pan of gearbox

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 7 Feb 2018 130,919 miles

1)Nearside front tyre bald outer edge.(2)Minor mist of oil gearbox sump area.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush minor wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 130,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and cover damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt note:minor play (2.4.G.2)

1)Nearside front tyre bald outer edge.(2)Minor mist of oil gearbox sump area.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush minor wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,515 miles

Gearbox plug slightly leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox plug slightly leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,783 miles

Rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,924 miles

both rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,744 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 83,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,397 miles

Exhaust mount Corroeded and unattached but not seriously effecting system

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust mount Corroeded and unattached but not seriously effecting system

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 67,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,325 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,426 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,531 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 WAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WAO, 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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AF53 WAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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