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KU54 LZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,160 mi
Last recorded185,160 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 LZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 185,160 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 185,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 178,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 178,017 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 174,109 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 174,105 miles

Rear rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 170,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front and rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind by hand from rear wheels

Pass 27 Mar 2015 159,774 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 159,735 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 138,751 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 138,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust tusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,972 miles

Offside door mirror insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2012 105,971 miles

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

Offside door mirror insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 100,454 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,162 miles

front discs and pads worn

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,968 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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KU54 LZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU54 LZB, 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 KU54 LZB registered?

KU54 LZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for KU54 LZB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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