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LB53 WEX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,069 mi
Last recorded69,069 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 WEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 69,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 63,791 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 63,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 56,325 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 56,325 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,318 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 53,859 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 53,858 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,953 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 48,946 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,445 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 29,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,713 miles

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

near side front tyre as damage to side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,278 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 15,518 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 WEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WEX, 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 WEX registered?

LB53 WEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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