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LB53 HAE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,429 mi
Last recorded107,429 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 107,429 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 83,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 83,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,666 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,662 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,168 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,895 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,752 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,962 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 44,962 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,354 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,783 miles

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

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

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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LB53 HAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LB53 HAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 HAE registered?

LB53 HAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is LB53 HAE safe to buy?

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