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LT53 VKR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

232,056 mi
Last recorded232,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 232,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 231,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 220,929 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 220,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 213,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 213,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 205,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 205,760 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 199,496 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 199,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 184,751 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 174,410 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 173,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 163,921 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 155,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 138,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 138,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 121,335 miles

Headlights cloudy

both front inner brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,806 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED, BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake pads appear low on fiction matierial ?

Fail 22 Jul 2013 109,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED, BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake pads appear low on fiction matierial ?

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,655 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

rear pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,242 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,906 miles

front number plate deterioating

Fail 28 Jul 2008 75,906 miles

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

front number plate deterioating

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,397 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LT53 VKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LT53 VKR, 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 LT53 VKR registered?

LT53 VKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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