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MD53 ZFH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,863 mi
Last recorded80,863 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 80,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 219,507 miles

Front both front wing

Rear both wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2021 219,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front wing

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 218,164 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 218,164 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 214,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 211,377 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 211,377 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 208,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 208,949 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 206,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 206,806 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 202,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 202,327 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 197,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 194,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 186,066 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 179,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 164,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 152,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 137,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

MD53 ZFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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