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CJ53 VBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,248 mi
Last recorded100,248 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 100,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,483 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 89,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,883 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,542 miles

Creaking suspension bush at offside rear,no play evident.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 46,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,110 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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CJ53 VBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CJ53 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

CJ53 VBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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