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EF53 HYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,947 mi
Last recorded114,947 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 112,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,322 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 104,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 94,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 87,369 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,719 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 81,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage around the cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,630 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 73,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,374 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,305 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,351 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,459 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM

NEARSIDE FORNT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES,WORN TO 2MM

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,121 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and cut to outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 34,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,238 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,672 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 HYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 HYH registered?

EF53 HYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is EF53 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 HYH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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