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AV53 WFC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,486 mi
Last recorded115,486 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 115,486 miles

Rear Suspension Corroded,

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S Front outer . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 115,481 miles

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

Rear Suspension Corroded,

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S Front outer . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 108,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,870 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 106,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 106,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,098 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,883 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,407 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,899 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,218 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre on wear limiters

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and near wear limiters

Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre on wear limiters

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and near wear limiters

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,486 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 WFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV53 WFC, 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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AV53 WFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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