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LF53 WKB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 WKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,348 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

under side of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Fail 4 Nov 2022 117,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda rearing too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits co readings to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower outer rear suspension arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

under side of vehicle showing signs of surface rust

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,825 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 109,825 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 100,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,214 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear end. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,560 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,935 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber pad partialy worn

rear exhaust bracket rusted off but still adequately supported

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber pad partialy worn

rear exhaust bracket rusted off but still adequately supported

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,713 miles

parking brake ratchet broken

wipers poor starting to smear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light washers not working non hid lights fitted

only one horn working

Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,673 miles

exhaust mounting missing from rear silencer

head light washers not working

only one horn working low tone inop

parking brake ratchet missing

seat belt buttons missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake ratchet broken

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,959 miles

slight lip on front discs

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,757 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,689 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 32,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,937 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LF53 WKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LF53 WKB, 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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LF53 WKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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