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EX54 LGG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,089 mi
Last recorded173,089 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 173,089 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT GRILL MISSING

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF ITEMS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 172,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 164,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,979 miles

Front number plate slight damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2020 160,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slight damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,513 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 13 Aug 2016 87,356 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on outer edges

offside number plate lamp very dull

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on outer edges

offside number plate lamp very dull

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,998 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

stonechips over windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2013 79,708 miles

rear brake pads worn to approx,4mm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust rear section corroded and support

Fail 15 Aug 2012 74,743 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust rear section corroded and support

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,152 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)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,073 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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EX54 LGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX54 LGG, 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 EX54 LGG registered?

EX54 LGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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