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LB54 EFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 EFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 99,852 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 97,541 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 80,154 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 80,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,567 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,837 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Headlamp frosted

Fail 5 Feb 2020 68,831 miles

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

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Headlamp frosted

Offside Front Small split in o/s/f drop-link boot

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,293 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,290 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear road springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,915 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 58,914 miles

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

Engine cover + under panels fitted

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,768 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror indicator lense condensated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,506 miles

Both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f side repeater condensated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,962 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front inner brake discs worn and pads appear to be getting low

slight age cracking on front lower castor arm bushes

slight wear on edge of n/s/f tyre

some corrosion on rear exhaust bracket

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,468 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,611 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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LB54 EFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LB54 EFY, 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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LB54 EFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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