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DF53 UMX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,400 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty turn right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,734 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,138 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,041 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,553 miles

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light lightly flickers when indicator is in operation at same time (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 79,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light lightly flickers when indicator is in operation at same time (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted can not inspect condition of outer sill's

slight damp area on rear fuel tank near fuel filler neck area but no sign of leak

smell of fuel from under vehicle but all under side of vehicle plastic cover fitted

strong smell of fuel from engine bay area but no sign of leak

under engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,175 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted can not inspect condition of outer sill's

slight damp area on rear fuel tank near fuel filler leak but no sign of leak

smell of fuel from under vehicle but all under side of vehicle plastic cover fitted

strong smell of fuel from engine bay area but no sign of leak

under engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,691 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre has a punture on the edge of the tread

Strong smell of fuel

Fail 23 Jan 2013 65,691 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre has a punture on the edge of the tread

Strong smell of fuel

Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,359 miles

offside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,419 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,419 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,541 miles

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

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 UMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

DF53 UMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DF53 UMX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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