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NY53 VXH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,991 mi
Last recorded132,991 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 VXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 132,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 125,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,579 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 110,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 95,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,762 miles

both rear tyres worn & on tread wear markers...

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,009 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 45,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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NY53 VXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NY53 VXH, 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

How do I check the history of NY53 VXH?

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What year was NY53 VXH registered?

NY53 VXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is NY53 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY53 VXH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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