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DY53 ONN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,322 mi
Last recorded179,322 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ONN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 179,322 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 179,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 170,399 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 170,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 163,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 149,924 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 149,924 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 137,507 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 137,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 121,949 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 121,949 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 94,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 81,706 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 64,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,414 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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DY53 ONN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY53 ONN, 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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DY53 ONN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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