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LC54 EFT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,685 mi
Last recorded126,685 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 EFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 126,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 115,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,040 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,261 miles

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,278 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 29 Nov 2017 58,357 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 51,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 31,539 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,254 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,696 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,797 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 EFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC54 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

LC54 EFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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