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LM53 CZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,285 mi
Last recorded71,285 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 CZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 71,285 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release broken but still able to gain access to under bonnet items (3.1 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,349 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 62,349 miles

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

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,467 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,435 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,534 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,734 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,687 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 51,152 miles

full underbody shields fitted

tested under wet conditions

Fail 1 Dec 2010 51,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 47,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,859 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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LM53 CZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LM53 CZE, 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 LM53 CZE registered?

LM53 CZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is LM53 CZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 CZE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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