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LL53 DUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,955 mi
Last recorded112,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 DUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 106,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,889 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 88,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 80,387 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Service due lamp on dash.

Pass 5 Mar 2010
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers fitted to underside

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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LL53 DUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL53 DUA, 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 LL53 DUA registered?

LL53 DUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is LL53 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL53 DUA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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