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FA53 EOL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,767 mi
Last recorded96,767 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,712 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 90,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,977 miles

Front both tyres have uneven wear

brake pipe greased.

steering rack end has slight play at inner fixing.

Pass 11 May 2015 80,950 miles

N/S/F rearmost lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

varoius metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,881 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,745 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,745 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,148 miles

rear maeal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 70,136 miles

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

rear maeal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,111 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,419 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,934 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 EOL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EOL, 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 FA53 EOL registered?

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

Is FA53 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 EOL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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