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ET53 VTK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,411 mi
Last recorded115,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,411 miles

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/worn

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn/lipped

corrosion underside of car in places

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin/deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 115,411 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/worn

brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn/lipped

corrosion underside of car in places

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin/deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,766 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated

brake discs corroded/worn/lipped

glow plug light flashing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion underside

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated

brake discs corroded/worn/lipped

glow plug light flashing

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded/deteriorated

rear brake hoses deteriorated/perished

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion underside

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,683 miles

Corrosion underside in places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 107,683 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion underside in places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,410 miles

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

nearside front tyre close to legal limit (edges) poor condition (border line pass)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

slight brake imbalance across front axle

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2018 106,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn

nearside front tyre close to legal limit (edges) poor condition (border line pass)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded/deteriorated/worn

slight brake imbalance across front axle

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,097 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

front anti roll bar drop link gators deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2017 102,097 miles

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

brake discs corroded/worn

front anti roll bar drop link gators deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,411 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,569 miles

Nearside front flexible brake hose grommet insecure.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall and tread has damage/cracks. Cords not visable at time of test.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front flexible brake hose grommet insecure.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall and tread have damage/cracks in tread. Cords not visable at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall and tread has damage/cracks. Cords not visable at time of test.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer wall and tread has damage/cracks. Cords not visable at time of test.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,798 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 11 May 2011 66,206 miles

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

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

offside front fog light insecure from bumper

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,551 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 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

ET53 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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