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ET53 NWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,853 mi
Last recorded59,853 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 59,853 miles

drivers door mirror glass faded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

drivers door mirror glass faded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,841 miles

n/s/f tyre edges wearing

o/s/f door mirror glass faded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,249 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,587 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,587 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,864 miles

off side front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,151 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2007 13,974 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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ET53 NWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET53 NWJ, 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 ET53 NWJ registered?

ET53 NWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is ET53 NWJ safe to buy?

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