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DC53 CYE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 CYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,564 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,819 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,819 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,943 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 61,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,970 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly and squealing.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,498 miles

newar side front wheel rim damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,867 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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DC53 CYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DC53 CYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC53 CYE?

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What year was DC53 CYE registered?

DC53 CYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is DC53 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 CYE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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