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CJ53 UWB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,002 mi
Last recorded76,002 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,002 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 28 Jan 2011 68,096 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,932 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,549 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,087 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 39,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,674 miles

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

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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CJ53 UWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CJ53 UWB, 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 CJ53 UWB registered?

CJ53 UWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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