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FA53 LDD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,475 mi
Last recorded134,475 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 LDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 134,475 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 134,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 116,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,795 miles

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

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

O/S wing mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,491 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,251 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,875 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,164 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,951 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/front anti-roll arm gaiter is split.

n/s/front inner wheel arch trim loose and fowling suspension.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,951 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/front anti-roll arm gaiter is split.

n/s/front inner wheel arch trim loose and fowling suspension.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,626 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,906 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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FA53 LDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FA53 LDD, 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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FA53 LDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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