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FM53 NPO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,712 mi
Last recorded92,712 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 92,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,433 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Mirror faded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 84,543 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear view mirror faded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear view mirror faded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 64,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,532 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,995 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 34,868 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 31 Oct 2013 34,868 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

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 7 Nov 2012 53,080 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cut in l/h/f tyre side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,527 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,284 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,367 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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FM53 NPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FM53 NPO, 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 FM53 NPO registered?

FM53 NPO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is FM53 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 NPO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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