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LB53 NUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 83,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,009 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 126,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,993 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,244 miles

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 18 Nov 2014 57,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 57,151 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 53,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,661 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,653 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,763 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,997 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,143 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,502 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 31,502 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight travel parking brake

Pass 5 Jan 2007 21,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight travel parkin g brake

Fail 5 Jan 2007 21,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight travel parking brake

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 NUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LB53 NUW, 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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LB53 NUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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