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FA53 ENE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,228 mi
Last recorded120,228 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 ENE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 120,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 107,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,623 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles esp front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,335 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,686 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 14 Jan 2017 74,781 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 66,563 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 60,404 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 30 Dec 2013 52,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres 225/45/17 fitted all round

Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,724 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,186 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,632 miles

front tyres wearing 0n edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,481 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,580 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 11,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,317 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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FA53 ENE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA53 ENE, 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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FA53 ENE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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