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AV53 ODJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,286 mi
Last recorded90,286 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ODJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,504 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,934 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,013 miles

NSF Castor arm bush split/leaking

NSF Track Rod End Rubber Boot Perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,070 miles

All four tyre sidewalls inside and outside showing slight signs of being out of shape, tyre integrity appears to be intact.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and nearside front brake discs wearing low

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and nearside front brake discs wearing low

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Dec 2009 46,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,036 miles

nsr tyre has nail in

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,612 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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AV53 ODJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV53 ODJ, 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 AV53 ODJ registered?

AV53 ODJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is AV53 ODJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 ODJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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