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AX53 OGC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,812 mi
Last recorded136,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,812 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded and suspension components

all tyres cuts in tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 136,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded and suspension components

all tyres cuts in tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to outer sidewall (no cords)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2017 127,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to outer sidewall (no cords)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,092 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 117,086 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,104 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 104,104 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,288 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,424 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 96,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,932 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 73,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 63,102 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,422 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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AX53 OGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX53 OGC, 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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AX53 OGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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