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MM53 RXY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,305 mi
Last recorded107,305 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 RXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,305 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 107,305 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,765 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 98,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,757 miles

Front Headlamps faded

Rear Flex is perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,149 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,147 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge. n/s/f tyreinerwall split. o/s/f tyreinerwall cut. n/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,914 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge. n/s/f tyreinerwall split. o/s/f tyreinerwall cut. n/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,101 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,032 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,513 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,209 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 44,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 26,066 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 26,066 miles

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

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

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 RXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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