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ET53 YBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,057 mi
Last recorded54,057 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 53,601 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 53,191 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,228 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,023 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 50,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 48,627 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 47,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,623 miles

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 2 Feb 2015 41,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 38,763 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,879 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,055 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,416 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 YBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

ET53 YBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is ET53 YBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 YBZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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