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LB54 EGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 EGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 130,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 123,048 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 119,268 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 119,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 109,845 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 109,844 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,991 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 104,991 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,725 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 101,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,663 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust is slightly corroded

several brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,819 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 92,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 92,340 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,139 miles

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

exhaust mtg corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,763 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,507 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 43,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,068 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,268 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 EGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EGZ, 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 LB54 EGZ registered?

LB54 EGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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