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FL53 MBO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,995 mi
Last recorded126,995 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 126,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 125,868 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 113,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 113,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,628 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 93,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 86,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 79,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,495 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,098 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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FL53 MBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FL53 MBO, 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 FL53 MBO registered?

FL53 MBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is FL53 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 MBO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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