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AP53 OEF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,012 mi
Last recorded131,012 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 131,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under body and component corroded but not weakened.

Fail 2 Feb 2026 131,011 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear under body and component corroded but not weakened.

Pass 1 Feb 2025 126,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides and underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded both sides and the bushes are worn/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2024 123,533 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 114,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 109,536 miles

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

Front headlight lenses fading.

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

Nearside Front fog light has water in it.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake pedal intermittently sticks, attention soon.

Rear suspension arms all corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,333 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,604 miles

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2020 102,599 miles

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

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

General corrosion on all suspension components on rear of car including sub frame

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 98,468 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front level sensor link rod broken away from bracket.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger rusted away. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,933 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,907 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 89,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components which are joint to sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust/mounting points corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,962 miles

genral corrosion to rear alxe

Fail 17 Dec 2015 83,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

genral corrosion to rear alxe

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,333 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,960 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise centre exhuast bracket corroded off ,however exhuast is secure

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,692 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,378 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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AP53 OEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEF, 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 OEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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