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DA53 OOW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 93,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pilar. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B pilar. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 90,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Headlight aiming too high. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,404 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 78,404 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 74,043 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake pipe showing wear

exhaust insecure front section

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,002 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,002 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot lid (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,376 miles

Bodywork damaged

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle fitted sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

Fail 2 Feb 2017 70,376 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bodywork damaged

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle fitted sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 67,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,779 miles

near side front tyre has screw in tread

near side rear tyre has metal/nail in tread

Fail 5 Feb 2007 32,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre has screw in tread

near side rear tyre has metal/nail in tread

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 OOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DA53 OOW, 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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DA53 OOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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