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AP53 OCV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,044 mi
Last recorded28,044 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 OCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 28,044 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 27,724 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 27,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 26,391 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 26,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 25,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 25,006 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 23,971 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,437 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,761 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,720 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 18,701 miles

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 18,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,763 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,739 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,473 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,799 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,002 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 10,002 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 OCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

AP53 OCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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