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LS53 PLO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,222 mi
Last recorded96,222 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,222 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 95,256 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 95,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 93,870 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,380 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 90,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 88,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2ml (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ml (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,747 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sdes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,747 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sdes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,539 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 76,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,842 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,506 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 73,479 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,376 miles

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

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

potential fault with indicator stalk

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,500 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to zoneA front screen

deterioration to front number plate

Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,500 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to zoneA front screen

deterioration to front number plate

front brake pads wearing

wear showing on nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,919 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

slight play to nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to front windscreen in ZONE A

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,745 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to zoneA front screen

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,692 miles

damage to zoneA front windscreen

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,858 miles

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

damage to both corners front bumper

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,698 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 PLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLO, 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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LS53 PLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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