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LM53 UZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,829 mi
Last recorded89,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 84,453 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 84,448 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 81,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,155 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,231 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,795 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,219 miles

Front headlamps needs polishing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyre outer side walls damaged

advise head lamp lenses deteriorating,starting to effect beam image

advise off side front tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,877 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyre outer side walls damaged

advise head lamp lenses deteriorating,starting to effect beam image

advise off side front tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2012 49,599 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 20 Jun 2011 44,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 44,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Boot lid struts not fully supporting lid

Nearside front wing mirror glass insecure

Offside front mudflap insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,326 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,936 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on side wall

rear no plate dirty

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,270 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,129 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 UZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

LM53 UZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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