MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake flexes worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s o/s rear main brake pipes corroded [and over rear axle] (1.1.11 (c))
brake wear indicator warning light on [at time of test]
oil leak
showing signs of corrosion on rear under body and lower subframe
Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear driveshaft seal leaking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Advise parking brake pesal not always returning back up sticks
Front brake disc scored
oil leak from diff seal
Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres close to limit nsr bald on outer edge
front wipers poor
nsf splash linner missing
nsf tyre deep cut
osf tyre unevenly worn
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres close to limit nsr bald on outer edge
front wipers poor
nsf splash linner missing
nsf tyre deep cut
osf tyre unevenly worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise that windscreen has got sligth stone chip
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB53 KBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 KBN, 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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What year was LB53 KBN registered?
LB53 KBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.
Is LB53 KBN safe to buy?
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