MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge !! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine management warning light on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seat fitted to offside rear seat
parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
child seat fitted to offside rear seat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LC54 EFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EFL, 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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LC54 EFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.
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