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87 ABP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,650 mi
Last recorded54,650 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 ABP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 54,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 54,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,071 miles

ESP fault on dash

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre in very poor condition

rear metel brake lines corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,406 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,775 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 13,906 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low

Rear tyres getting low on tread

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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87 ABP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 87 ABP, 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 87 ABP registered?

87 ABP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is 87 ABP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 ABP shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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