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EX54 LJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,573 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering most of the underside

Pass 3 Dec 2022 134,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 134,806 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 134,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,068 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 125,068 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,163 miles

Parking brake performance only just meet

Fail 16 Oct 2020 123,162 miles

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

Parking brake performance only just meet

Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,098 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 121,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 105,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 100,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,874 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,909 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,746 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,331 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 80,329 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,236 miles

n/s/r park brake performance slightly lower than o/s/r

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,403 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 LJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 EX54 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

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

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