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LM53 VBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,650 mi
Last recorded99,650 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,566 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 93,875 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 90,667 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,366 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,366 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,875 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,960 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,058 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,057 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Off Side Front Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,526 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,526 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,811 miles

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

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 VBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM53 VBV registered?

LM53 VBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is LM53 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 VBV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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