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EF53 HGC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,006 mi
Last recorded101,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 78,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,736 miles

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,497 miles

Engine revs itself, requires investigation repair

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,108 miles

all tyres just on legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2012 63,336 miles

all tyres close to wear limit

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,258 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,534 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,432 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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EF53 HGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EF53 HGC, 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 EF53 HGC registered?

EF53 HGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2004.

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