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MW53 OGF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,436 mi
Last recorded67,436 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,436 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,008 miles

Covers underbody

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,008 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Covers underbody

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML lit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 46,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,664 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 41,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic covers underboby

Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Plastic covers underboby

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,561 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 32,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,123 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake warning device not visible (or audible) to the driver (3.3.D.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Dash panel inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,461 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 22,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,100 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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MW53 OGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MW53 OGF, 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 MW53 OGF registered?

MW53 OGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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