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MM53 TTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,336 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 50,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,711 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,278 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,013 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,294 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 16,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,300 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 8,364 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 TTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

MM53 TTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is MM53 TTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 TTJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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