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LL53 UEW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 UEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,733 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,449 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 85,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,007 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,483 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,459 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,770 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2015 74,770 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,867 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,695 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,078 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,377 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,515 miles

Handbrake reserve travel close to limit

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

Rear number plate slight blemish

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 34,672 miles

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

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 UEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

LL53 UEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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