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MD53 VXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,942 mi
Last recorded120,942 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 120,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 117,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,332 miles

Center exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 52,363 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,362 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,143 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,746 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 46,741 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,822 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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MD53 VXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

MD53 VXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is MD53 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 VXT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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