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LS53 PSU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

135,140 mi
Last recorded135,140 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint.

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, slight play in rear subframe bushes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 135,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indicator showing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres showing cord/ply on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint.

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, slight play in rear subframe bushes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2024 135,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indicator showing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres showing cord/ply on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner slight play track rod n/s inner joint.

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure n/s number plate lamp insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded, slight play in rear subframe bushes. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2023 128,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 128,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 122,907 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 122,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 119,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 119,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s and o/s rear disc badley corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,808 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,792 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,090 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Wiper blades poor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2017 109,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Wiper blades poor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2016 104,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 87,267 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 82,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,510 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)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,049 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,148 miles

Small amount of play in n/s anti roll bar link

Fail 24 Jan 2008 40,148 miles

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

N/s rear tyre on legal tread depth

Small amount of play in n/s anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,332 miles

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

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

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 PSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LS53 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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