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ET53 OAB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,430 mi
Last recorded123,430 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 108,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,949 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 87,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,423 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 OAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ET53 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

ET53 OAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is ET53 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 OAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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