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LD54 MLU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,732 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,044 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 83,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,697 miles

damage to o/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer side walls

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,868 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,256 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,644 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,482 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 MLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

LD54 MLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is LD54 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 MLU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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