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OE53 YGW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,377 mi
Last recorded106,377 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 106,377 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 91,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 91,741 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,905 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 47,736 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,560 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 37,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,322 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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OE53 YGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE53 YGW, 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 OE53 YGW registered?

OE53 YGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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