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MM53 GKP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,556 mi
Last recorded179,556 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 179,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 168,815 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 168,808 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,357 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,091 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,381 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,019 miles

front tyres close to wear bars plus worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,167 miles

rear number plate starting to debond

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,743 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,326 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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MM53 GKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MM53 GKP, 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 MM53 GKP registered?

MM53 GKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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