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LM53 JYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 128,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades split

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,979 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear as pipe comes to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 125,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge badly worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear as pipe comes to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,343 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 115,670 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 115,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 110,485 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 110,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 102,315 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 90,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 84,743 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,963 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,168 miles

Nearside Front 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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LM53 JYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM53 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

LM53 JYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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