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LM53 ORX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,446 mi
Last recorded152,446 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ORX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 152,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 150,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 147,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 147,571 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 145,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,513 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 140,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 136,278 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 136,278 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 121,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,463 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 114,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,433 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 95,793 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 95,792 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 92,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 88,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,838 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,262 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 58,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front 'no' plate cracked.

Front castor bushes perished.

O/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Play in front wheel bearings.

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 ORX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ORX, 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 ORX registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM53 ORX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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