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LB53 UAR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 UAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,411 miles

windscreen has large crack but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 55,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 43,119 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,764 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,945 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 UAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

LB53 UAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LB53 UAR safe to buy?

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