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DN53 VYD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,060 mi
Last recorded103,060 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,060 miles

General suspension corrosion Front-Rear

Pass 26 Apr 2024 100,564 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,305 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,310 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,193 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,323 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,594 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 16,594 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,954 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,560 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 13,560 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 12,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,608 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,925 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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DN53 VYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DN53 VYD, 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 DN53 VYD registered?

DN53 VYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DN53 VYD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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