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EF53 UKM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,630 mi
Last recorded138,630 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 138,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,905 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 130,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,803 miles

n/s/f ball joint dust cover condition

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (front lower arm) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,693 miles

osf tyre worn on edge.nsf ball joint cover deteriorated.rear springs, suspension components and brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 114,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 105,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads appear worn .

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,602 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 84,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,261 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,930 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,638 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,574 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 UKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UKM, 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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EF53 UKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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