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EX54 LJK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 129,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 124,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,296 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,549 miles

Rear Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 28 Dec 2018 104,459 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 142,718 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 102,075 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,878 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 100,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades smeary

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2012 90,241 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades smeary

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,375 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,960 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,001 miles

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

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

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 LJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

EX54 LJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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