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MM53 OBY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,801 mi
Last recorded148,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 148,801 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 148,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 129,321 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 129,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 111,727 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 105,205 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 105,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 90,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,389 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 77,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,786 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 OBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

MM53 OBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is MM53 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 OBY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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