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DU53 AZV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,154 mi
Last recorded86,154 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 AZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,795 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 60,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 58,458 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 53,113 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 47,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,914 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,896 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,329 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 26,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,079 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 12,069 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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DU53 AZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DU53 AZV, 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 DU53 AZV registered?

DU53 AZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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