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EN53 HLV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,738 mi
Last recorded77,738 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 77,738 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 75,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 72,146 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,527 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 62,527 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,795 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres wearing inner and outer tread bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,399 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 46,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,112 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,537 miles

engine management light on,

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,391 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,073 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 26 Apr 2012 20,663 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn in center

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,167 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,994 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,147 miles

wipers and washers working innermitment.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,455 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 11,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 7,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 7,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EN53 HLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EN53 HLV, 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 EN53 HLV registered?

EN53 HLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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