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DM53 CAM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,861 mi
Last recorded124,861 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM53 CAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 124,861 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 124,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 117,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 109,098 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 109,096 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,698 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 94,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,144 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,805 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,225 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,631 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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DM53 CAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DM53 CAM, 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

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What year was DM53 CAM registered?

DM53 CAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is DM53 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM53 CAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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