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DL54 LDL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,167 mi
Last recorded87,167 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 LDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 87,167 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded plus all conecting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emmisions to clean to register a result

Fail 18 Sep 2026 87,125 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded plus all conecting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emmisions to clean to register a result

Pass 23 Sep 2025 86,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 85,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has slight wear on edges (raised) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread and has wear on edges

factory covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,988 miles

factory covers fitted

o/s/f tyre slight wear/cracking outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,766 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,665 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 80,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,823 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 27 Sep 2007 24,674 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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DL54 LDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DL54 LDL, 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 DL54 LDL registered?

DL54 LDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is DL54 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL54 LDL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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