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AP53 OCK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,159 mi
Last recorded125,159 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 OCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre section becoming deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2024 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and centre section becoming deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,796 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside has slight play, offside close to mot limits (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,777 miles

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

centre section of exhaust becoming deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2022 113,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

centre section of exhaust becoming deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,803 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

engine covers sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,167 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated and centre exhaust metal mounting bracket broken on nearside

sill covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated and centre exhaust metal mounting bracket broken on nearside

sill covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,192 miles

engine covers, sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

nearside front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

Fail 15 Jan 2018 94,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

engine covers, sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

nearside front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

sill covers, engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,575 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,970 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

high level stop light not working. sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 67,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

unable to fully inspect outer sills and underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

unable to fully inspect outer sills and underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,724 miles

As per failure.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 58,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1. n/s front exhaust mounting bracket broken. 2. n/s rear tyre near legal limits.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,615 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,456 miles

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

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,276 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge † †n/s/r tyre at legal limits † †o/s/r tyre near legal limits

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 OCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCK, 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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AP53 OCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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