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DS53 EPS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,101 mi
Last recorded68,101 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 EPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 68,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,923 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,573 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,939 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 65,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,441 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension has slight corrosion to various components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

rear suspension corrosion .

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,768 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side-wall perishing.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 62,768 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer side-wall perishing.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 61,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,724 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 48,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,468 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,603 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,778 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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DS53 EPS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS53 EPS, 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 DS53 EPS registered?

DS53 EPS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DS53 EPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 EPS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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