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LL53 FNH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

109,967 mi
Last recorded109,967 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,967 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

play in steering rack ends

Fail 16 Feb 2026 109,967 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

play in steering rack ends

Pass 26 Nov 2024 107,403 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 103,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 102,603 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack ends

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 102,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack ends

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 101,621 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 101,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,248 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 100,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,214 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Fail 6 Feb 2019 98,214 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,506 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ON TREAD BARS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 9 Feb 2018 97,506 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ON TREAD BARS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,499 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 96,499 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,020 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS AND WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,086 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 10 Feb 2014 74,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheels parking brake grabbing slightly

exhaust clamp middle silencer broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,958 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,661 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 123,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 106,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,602 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outside

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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LL53 FNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

LL53 FNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is LL53 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL53 FNH shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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