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FL54 LEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,816 mi
Last recorded103,816 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,816 miles

Offside Side mirror deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 101,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 101,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,390 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 98,390 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,545 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,755 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 68,755 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,360 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,144 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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FL54 LEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FL54 LEJ, 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 FL54 LEJ registered?

FL54 LEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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