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MM53 TMX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,617 mi
Last recorded105,617 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,617 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,569 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing nearside front lower shock bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,882 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

wet test

Fail 3 Mar 2018 98,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

wet test

Pass 10 Feb 2017 93,923 miles

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

wet test taken

Pass 15 Feb 2016 88,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fn/s/f/tyer outer edge slightly low

Fail 20 Feb 2015 82,116 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fn/s/f/tyer outer edge slightly low

Fail 7 Feb 2015 81,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,573 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,453 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly worn around the centre of the tread

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 63,451 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both rear tyres are slightly worn around the centre of the tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,254 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,543 miles

Rear exhaust mount rusty.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 44,543 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust mount rusty.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,039 miles

front disks slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre low

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,949 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 32,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,526 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to deteriorate

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 TMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

MM53 TMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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