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MD53 VWE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,627 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in window screen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,494 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,573 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wear edges

headlights need clean soon

Fail 17 Mar 2017 79,573 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wear edges

headlights need clean soon

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,405 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Jun 2014 61,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,758 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,873 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,873 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,177 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,942 miles

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

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)

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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MD53 VWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD53 VWE, 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 MD53 VWE registered?

MD53 VWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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