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LM53 NBK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,247 mi
Last recorded110,247 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,773 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 102,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,846 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 88,653 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle missing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

centre rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,418 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sub frames corroded,under trays

Fail 16 Nov 2020 77,416 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

sub frames corroded,under trays

Pass 9 May 2019 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 58,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 48,254 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyre cracking

Fail 16 May 2018 48,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,414 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pads are on the limit

Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 19,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 11,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,181 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 5 Mar 2007 9,033 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 NBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

LM53 NBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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