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MM53 MMX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,970 mi
Last recorded168,970 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 168,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 161,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 156,482 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 156,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 153,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,815 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,406 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 146,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 141,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 135,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,374 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,763 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 114,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 107,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,822 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 84,822 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,637 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Feb 2008 70,280 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,774 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 MMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM53 MMX registered?

MM53 MMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is MM53 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 MMX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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