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LA54 WTU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,264 mi
Last recorded186,264 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 186,264 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 177,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 177,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 153,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 139,157 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,663 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,106 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 105,101 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs badly lipped

rear brake pads low

front brake pads very low but unable to see how much pad material left

Pass 20 Oct 2007 39,680 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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LA54 WTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA54 WTU, 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 LA54 WTU registered?

LA54 WTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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