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LS53 HLF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,039 mi
Last recorded136,039 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 136,039 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 130,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2023 116,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,821 miles

Brake fluid slight contamination

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve split perished replace ASAP (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear park brake low slight noise when wheel rotated

Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,821 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid slight contamination

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve split perished replace ASAP (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear park brake low slight noise when wheel rotated

Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,173 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,824 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,967 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 88,901 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,656 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,647 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,293 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,293 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,494 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,274 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres under defalted

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,394 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,697 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 38,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 31,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,919 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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LS53 HLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS53 HLF, 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 LS53 HLF registered?

LS53 HLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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