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ET53 VTC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 99,052 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,524 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,886 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 68,886 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,798 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2011 48,750 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,089 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,819 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 VTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 VTC registered?

ET53 VTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is ET53 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET53 VTC have outstanding finance?

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