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LC54 FUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 142,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 137,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 129,063 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 129,063 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 120,008 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 120,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 116,543 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 116,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 113,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,798 miles

under cover with tray

Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under cover with tray

Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs badly corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs badly corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,446 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

slight rattle from exhaust

wipers becoming worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

slight rattle from exhaust

wipers becoming worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

verious slight stone clips to wind screen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,899 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,514 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit - recommend replacement

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 FUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

LC54 FUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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