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GR53 AMK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 AMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,464 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,776 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,527 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,881 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 40,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,940 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 32,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,416 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 27,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,475 miles

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

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

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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GR53 AMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR53 AMK, 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 GR53 AMK registered?

GR53 AMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is GR53 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 AMK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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