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MM53 OBU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,199 mi
Last recorded125,199 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 125,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 119,847 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2013 119,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 114,158 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 107,604 miles

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

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

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 8 Dec 2009 99,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,827 miles

Light scratching on windscreen in zone A.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,036 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 OBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

MM53 OBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is MM53 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 OBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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