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LC54 CZL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 CZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2017 96,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,059 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,331 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in the bead - chordes not exposed

Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,325 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in the bead - chordes not exposed

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,093 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,982 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 53,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,833 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread is worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 28,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front tyre tread has slight cut

Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,242 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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LC54 CZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC54 CZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC54 CZL?

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What year was LC54 CZL registered?

LC54 CZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is LC54 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 CZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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