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DF53 OJH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,297 mi
Last recorded151,297 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 151,297 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2020 148,895 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 17 Feb 2020 148,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

o/s side repeter damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2019 144,373 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

low fuel warning lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2018 139,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 138,934 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 136,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,026 miles

Hand Brake warning lamp stays on sometimes.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 128,754 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 128,744 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 124,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 119,448 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 106,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 98,152 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 90,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,517 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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DF53 OJH 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 88.2%.

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 DF53 OJH, 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 DF53 OJH registered?

DF53 OJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DF53 OJH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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