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LA53 NRU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,887 mi
Last recorded141,887 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 NRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 141,887 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The rear underneath of the car is corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 137,445 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 134,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 132,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,101 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 129,100 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 124,555 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 124,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back plus bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back plus bush warned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 114,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. space saver tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 108,368 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,368 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,181 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,366 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering wheel worn out

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,446 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bothside front brakediscs worned.

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front Wiper blade could be better

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,034 miles

Bothside front brakediscs pitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 66,903 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,807 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 42,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,132 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,248 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 NRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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