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LL53 FRK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,366 mi
Last recorded161,366 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 FRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 161,366 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 161,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 153,328 miles

when selecting right, the direction indicator flashes a few times before canceling itself

Fail 1 Dec 2017 153,328 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 146,263 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 138,437 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 130,731 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 130,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 121,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 121,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,742 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,399 miles

oil leak fom diffrential

Fail 7 Dec 2011 95,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak fom diffrential

Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,924 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 82,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,327 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 FRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

LL53 FRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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