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MM53 LFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,336 mi
Last recorded141,336 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,076 miles

o/s front suspension level sensor has been repaired

o/s rear brake back plate slightly corroded

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

under shield hanging low on the o/s

Pass 30 Nov 2017 124,553 miles

all brake pads (front and rear) worn low and warning lamp on dash

o/s mirror glass cracked, just ok

Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pads (front and rear) worn low and warning lamp on dash

o/s mirror glass cracked, just ok

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,505 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 113,505 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,761 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,267 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer tyre walls perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,609 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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 10 Nov 2011 77,849 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 25 Nov 2010 75,838 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,743 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 65,116 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,371 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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MM53 LFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM53 LFE, 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 MM53 LFE registered?

MM53 LFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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