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CK54 LJE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,432 mi
Last recorded173,432 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 173,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight pas leak on rack, slight oil leak, surface corrosion various rear suspension components

Pass 10 Aug 2019 173,066 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 173,066 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken two front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 171,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 169,506 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 169,503 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working via switch in position lamp position (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 167,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 164,467 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 155,288 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 155,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 152,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre feathered outside edge but legal on test

rear coil springs corroding slightly bottom coils

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2013 152,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre feathered outside edge but legal on test

rear coil springs corroding slightly bottom coils

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 149,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF link bar perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 144,782 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dust cap mising osr wheel and tyre is on limit

Pass 11 Sep 2010 140,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 140,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 136,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 136,265 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 132,821 miles

different aspect ratio tyres fitted front to rear 2055516 to rear 2155516 to front

plastic gaurds fitted from front to rear of vehicle making some components impossible to inspect

Pass 3 Sep 2007 112,628 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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CK54 LJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK54 LJE, 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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CK54 LJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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