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CM53 SVS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,146 mi
Last recorded150,146 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM53 SVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 150,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake need attention

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake recording low effort

Fail 14 Mar 2017 149,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hand brake recording low effort

Pass 19 Mar 2016 142,991 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 142,991 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 128,215 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 113,132 miles

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

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

both front tyre low on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 102,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,835 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,743 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,287 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 27 Feb 2009 63,293 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,383 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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CM53 SVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CM53 SVS, 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 CM53 SVS registered?

CM53 SVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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