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LC54 CZV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,847 mi
Last recorded127,847 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 CZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

engine lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 127,846 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch missing (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,652 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,652 miles

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

o/f front tyre worn low at the outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 105,079 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items stuck to windscreen (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded off centre but still secure

Fail 19 Jan 2015 97,244 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded off centre but still secure

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,029 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 84,027 miles

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

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

Passed diesel smoke test. reading too low for print out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,061 miles

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

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)

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,789 miles

Object hanging off interior mirror

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 61,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Object hanging off interior mirror

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,183 miles

air bag light on

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 43,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,544 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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LC54 CZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CZV, 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 LC54 CZV registered?

LC54 CZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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