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RG53 EYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,507 mi
Last recorded114,507 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C 32073,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 114,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,175 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,239 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake detent inop

Uneven brake wear to front axle, n/s/f requires attention

n/s/f seat belt stop missing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,646 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat belt button missing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

No ratchet on parking brake.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 69,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod assembly, top joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement caster bush leaking. (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat belt button missing.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

No ratchet on parking brake.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. Attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2013 49,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,066 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 47,066 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,546 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 44,546 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,107 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 20,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,070 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,439 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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RG53 EYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 73,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG53 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RG53 EYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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