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DS53 ONR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 ONR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,135 miles

Central suspected oil leak from gearbox oil sump gasket

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,051 miles

both rear tyres outer edges worn

front brake pads worn low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,286 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 62,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 48,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,790 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

plastic underguard fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,051 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,046 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 19,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,542 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 12,542 miles

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

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 ONR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

DS53 ONR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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The MOT history for DS53 ONR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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