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LS53 TCV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,916 mi
Last recorded140,916 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 140,916 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 17 May 2018 140,916 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 25 May 2017 129,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 83,064 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 83,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 73,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,503 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 TCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

LS53 TCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is LS53 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 TCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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