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AP53 OCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,064 mi
Last recorded130,064 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 OCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 130,064 miles

Rear chassis/components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,757 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 88,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component's noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,233 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,042 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust mounting bracket near gearbox broken, but system still adequately supported

exhaust mounting hanger near centre section broken, but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,746 miles

Slight transmission oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,745 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

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

Slight transmission oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,333 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,332 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,483 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front lower arm bushes starting to crack

rear tyre depths 2.5mm -3.0mm

Pass 25 May 2011 31,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,928 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 29,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 27,215 miles

Covers fitted restricting inspection under car

Pass 22 May 2008 25,963 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2008 25,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2007 23,685 miles

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

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

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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AP53 OCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AP53 OCJ, 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 AP53 OCJ registered?

AP53 OCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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