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LB53 YCC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,898 mi
Last recorded160,898 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 160,898 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jan 2025 160,898 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2024 86,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 86,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,939 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF front and rear arm bush and OSF front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,427 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 74,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,767 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nsr osr tyres low tread

rear indicator bulbs going white

rear numberplate detiriated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,484 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 49,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 41,180 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 41,180 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyers all getting close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 28,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,817 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,367 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,783 miles

both rear tyres at 2.5mm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 7,626 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 YCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

LB53 YCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is LB53 YCC safe to buy?

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