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LD54 MLF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,406 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,290 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2024 74,288 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2024 74,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of o/side and n/side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,463 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 21,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 14,092 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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LD54 MLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD54 MLF, 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 LD54 MLF registered?

LD54 MLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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