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AU54 LKL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2140cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,228 mi
Last recorded161,228 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,140cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 161,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust mount broken

rear silencer rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 154,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust mount broken

rear silencer rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 151,044 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 144,509 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pipe started to rust

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 144,509 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pipe started to rust

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,533 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 128,042 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,042 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,907 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 99,903 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,163 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 67,474 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,474 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,718 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 35,718 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,394 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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AU54 LKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,140cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU54 LKL, 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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AU54 LKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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