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LW53 AFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,278 mi
Last recorded127,278 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 127,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,867 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 122,867 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,375 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,136 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,136 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,130 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 59,057 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 11 Dec 2008 46,849 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 35,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,344 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 21,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,222 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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LW53 AFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW53 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW53 AFE registered?

LW53 AFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is LW53 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 AFE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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