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LS53 PUF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,408 mi
Last recorded116,408 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 116,408 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 114,898 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 113,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 111,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,452 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,319 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,578 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 96,867 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,109 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,260 miles

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

Minor cracking to both front lower arm bushes

Minor cuts on offside front tyre sidewall

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,510 miles

front brake discs badly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2009 50,510 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,743 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 42,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,432 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 36,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,585 miles

tyre treads low

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 PUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PUF, 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 PUF registered?

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

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