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MM53 LGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 75,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,210 miles

exhaust noisy

o/s/r tyre has slight side wall damage

seek advice front bonnet latch defective , still secure in closed position .

Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust noisy

o/s/r tyre has slight side wall damage

seek advice front bonnet latch defective , still secure in closed position .

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,080 miles

irregular tyre wear on front tyres

slight play in both bottom track control arm inner bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs heavy wear

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,998 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,601 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,843 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,922 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,155 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 LGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MM53 LGJ, 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 LGJ registered?

MM53 LGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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The MOT history for MM53 LGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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