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LM53 MZD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,339 mi
Last recorded108,339 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 MZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,339 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 108,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,466 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

direction indicator switch faulty/deteriorated

front tyre wearing/wearing lower on edge

windscreen has small chip

Fail 29 Jan 2019 101,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyre wearing/wearing lower on edge

windscreen has small chip

Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,225 miles

n/s washer poor

n/s wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,182 miles

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

indicator switch slightly faulty/deteriorated

rear tyre starting to get lower

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Nov 2015 75,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

indicator switch slightly faulty/deteriorated

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre starting to get lower

spare wheel missing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,173 miles

drivers washer jet partialy blocked

oil leak from auto box

Fail 10 Nov 2014 66,171 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

drivers washer jet partialy blocked

front and rear brake pads low

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

oil leak from auto box

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,485 miles

rear tyre treadwear slightly uneven+getting lower on edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyre treadwear slightly uneven+getting lower on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,367 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,527 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 MZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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