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LW53 BNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 135,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has a tear but is not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 121,842 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 121,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 116,750 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,881 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,242 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,334 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,391 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight worn outer edge

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,598 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 51,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 51,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket loose on gearbox

lower egine cover insucure

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,015 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,898 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 42,748 miles

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

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

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

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 BNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

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

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