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LB53 NHY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,780 mi
Last recorded130,780 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,780 miles

front brake application uneven-just within acceptable tolerance

Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,667 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 124,665 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,597 miles

front brake application uneven

Pass 24 Dec 2014 107,605 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 107,605 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front & offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,021 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 87,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,654 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 48,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,778 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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LB53 NHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

LB53 NHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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