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AX53 OEK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,058 mi
Last recorded196,058 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 196,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 195,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 193,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 193,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 190,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 185,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 182,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 165,405 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 165,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2015 143,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 125,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 125,190 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 105,027 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,551 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,676 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,568 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Mar 2010 66,937 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,184 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 33,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AX53 OEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX53 OEK, 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 AX53 OEK registered?

AX53 OEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AX53 OEK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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