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CF53 WMA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 WMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,982 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,977 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush showing slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge damage on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear underside suspension components showing corrosion inc coil springs etc

Fail 2 Dec 2024 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush showing slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge damage on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear underside suspension components showing corrosion inc coil springs etc

Pass 11 Dec 2023 67,980 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad waring light illuminated

Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,041 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,307 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 54,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,325 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,503 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 41,559 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,416 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 32,361 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 32,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,175 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,915 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,953 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,272 miles

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

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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CF53 WMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CF53 WMA, 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 CF53 WMA registered?

CF53 WMA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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