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LM53 ZHL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 84,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 84,753 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Dec 2020 84,522 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,974 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 68,973 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,491 miles

Nearside Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,990 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter staring to split

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,990 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link gaiter staring to split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,240 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,240 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads are worn 3-4mm approx and discs are quite badly worn / lipped

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,241 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on thread and on walls

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,181 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 ZHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

LM53 ZHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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