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EX54 LHY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,625 mi
Last recorded157,625 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 157,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 147,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 137,110 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front one of the washer jets not working

Rear both rear coil springs rusty and slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2017 137,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamp no aims (poss bulbs) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished and split (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front one of the washer jets not working

Rear both rear coil springs rusty and slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,437 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken off

Fail 17 Aug 2016 130,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre exhaust mount broken off

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wipers split at corners

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,689 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 120,689 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 112,040 miles

Engine management light on

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

One exhaust mount snapped, system still secure

Pass 23 Aug 2013 104,165 miles

Both front tyres going bald on inner edges

EML on

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,165 miles

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

Both front tyres going bald on inner edges

EML on

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 85,184 miles

osf tyre worn on edge 225 50 16 fitted to rear 205 55 16 fitted to front

Fail 10 Aug 2011 85,184 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

osf tyre worn on edge 225 50 16 fitted to rear 205 55 16 fitted to front

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R Tyre On 3mm Badly Worn On Inner Edge 225/50/ZR16W

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,845 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,084 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 LHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LHY, 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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EX54 LHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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