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LA53 NPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,820 mi
Last recorded92,820 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 NPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,767 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,906 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 24 May 2014 80,199 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 80,186 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 71,570 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 71,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 55,454 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 55,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 38,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,932 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,866 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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LA53 NPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LA53 NPF, 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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LA53 NPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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