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ET53 VTG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,670 mi
Last recorded202,670 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 202,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar mounting bush worn with play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes sound rough when rotated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 192,068 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 162,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 131,340 miles

slight fluctuation on n/s/r brake

Fail 27 Jan 2015 131,296 miles

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

slight fluctuation on n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Feb 2014 99,677 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 99,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,409 miles

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,769 miles

n/s parking brake low

Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s parking brake low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,558 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,165 miles

front inner brake pads worn may need replacing in approx 3/6000 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge poss tracking fault

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,714 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 VTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

ET53 VTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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