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LB53 NVC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,962 mi
Last recorded134,962 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,962 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop links both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 134,962 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop links both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 123,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,913 miles

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

child seats fitted

engine covers fitted

o/s/r tyre getting low

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 103,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o,s,f and o,s,r indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 83,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,143 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray fitted

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chips zone A on limits of 10mm

parking brake travel

rattle under plastic covers suspect exhaust mount

slight flexing offside door mirror

slight runout offside front rim and tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,403 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chips zone A on limits of 10mm

parking brake travel

rattle under plastic covers suspect exhaust mount

slight flexing offside door mirror

slight runout offside front rim and tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,792 miles

advise chip zone B just outside zone A reccomend attention soon

Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise chip zone B just outside zone A reccomend attention soon

Pass 2 May 2007 31,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 31,703 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

advise nearside front tyre on outer edge

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 NVC 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 57.9%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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