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LC53 UHK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,230 mi
Last recorded150,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 150,230 miles

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

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

emissions too clean to measure

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 150,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn needs 2 arms rear ones 4 arm set up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

emissions too clean to measure

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2019 144,151 miles

cant see rear pads for depth

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

under trays / engine covers /sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shocker top bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 138,537 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shocker top bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust clamp splitting

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,971 miles

childseats fitted to rear seatbelts

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight fluctuation to osr brake reading

Fail 5 Jul 2016 123,971 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

childseats fitted to rear seatbelts

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight fluctuation to osr brake reading

Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,402 miles

nearside rear and offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seats fitted.plastic undershield fitted restricting the view of underbody components.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear and offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seats fitted.plastic undershield fitted restricting the view of underbody components.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 108,388 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,388 miles

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

offside feont and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belt unable to test as rear seat is folded down

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,417 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belt unable to test as rear seat is folded down

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,826 miles

clips missing out both frontunder trays

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn

sligt play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn

sligt play o/s/f wheel bearing

clips missing out both frontunder trays

Pass 21 Jun 2010 72,166 miles

offside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2010 72,166 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,214 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,848 miles

near side front tyre worn low on outer edge and aproching legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,157 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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LC53 UHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC53 UHK, 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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LC53 UHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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