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DF53 VJN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,694 mi
Last recorded147,694 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 147,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable items

Fail 7 Sep 2021 147,694 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2020 137,405 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 136,529 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 133,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,336 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 129,336 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,765 miles

battery cover fitted

engine cover fitted

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2017 123,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

battery cover fitted

engine cover fitted

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside rears cracking, no cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake pipes are sightly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears have slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 123,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front beam pattern starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 105,473 miles

lower arm bush worn both sides

Fail 25 Feb 2013 105,473 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower arm bush worn both sides

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,804 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 100,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,340 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,874 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 VJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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