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LW53 AFN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,059 mi
Last recorded42,059 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner outer edge (stepped tread) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner/ outer edges(stepped tread) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,206 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 38,206 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 36,431 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,699 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,480 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,169 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,413 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,439 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,596 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 AFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AFN, 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 LW53 AFN registered?

LW53 AFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LW53 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 AFN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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