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EO53 VBB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,490 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 55,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 51,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 47,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 37,383 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 20,522 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 12,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 9,564 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 9,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 9,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,198 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 8,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 8,130 miles

high level stop lamp not working x5 bulbs

nearside front/rear tyres cracking on the sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on the outer edge

offside front/rear door slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2011 7,478 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 6,684 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 5,834 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 4,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 3,185 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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EO53 VBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EO53 VBB, 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 EO53 VBB registered?

EO53 VBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is EO53 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 VBB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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