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LM53 LCP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,445 mi
Last recorded124,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 124,264 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cable tie broken (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2018 114,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,529 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,955 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wing slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel valve slightly perished

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Front wing slight corrosion

Offside Front wheel valve slightly perished

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both dip beam patterns fading

front exhaust mount deteriorated

one rear exhaust mount snapped off

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,820 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,787 miles

reg plates fitted over reg plates

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,914 miles

reg plates fitted on top of reg plates

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,005 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,052 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,957 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 LCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LCP, 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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LM53 LCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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