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LJ53 VXW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,869 mi
Last recorded70,869 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 70,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 34,738 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 34,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,157 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,415 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,056 miles

Transmission has oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,075 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,932 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 13,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,042 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,402 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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LJ53 VXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LJ53 VXW, 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 LJ53 VXW registered?

LJ53 VXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ53 VXW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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