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DA53 OOH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,419 mi
Last recorded38,419 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 38,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 35,181 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cracking. The date stamps show one is 2008 and the other 2014 manufacture.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 33,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,637 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 30,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,992 miles

advise front tyres 12 years old

Fail 27 Jan 2015 28,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front tyres 12 years old

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 26,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,533 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 24,533 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,148 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,745 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 21 Jan 2008 16,830 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,274 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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DA53 OOH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA53 OOH, 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 DA53 OOH registered?

DA53 OOH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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