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LL53 DVM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,741 mi
Last recorded57,741 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 DVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 57,738 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,508 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 56,492 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 52,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,816 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 46,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 21 Oct 2017 46,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,579 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 34,487 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 33,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,928 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,734 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,098 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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LL53 DVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL53 DVM, 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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LL53 DVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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