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MM53 MKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,423 mi
Last recorded161,423 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 161,423 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 161,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,797 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 154,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 147,762 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 143,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,436 miles

Front Both tyres wearing at edges.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 137,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine management light on.

Front Both tyres wearing at edges.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 130,169 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,510 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,839 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,699 miles

offside front outer tyre wall has minor cut

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,245 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

large under trays

nearside near to wear limiters

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 49,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MKA, 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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MM53 MKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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