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LD54 MPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,775 mi
Last recorded139,775 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 MPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 139,775 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear anti roll bar linkages and bushes have slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2022 139,775 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear anti roll bar linkages and bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2021 129,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2021 129,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,675 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,797 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 125,771 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,874 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 111,874 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,429 miles

offside front tyre very low in tread and in poor condition

rear tyres getting down in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2015 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre very low in tread and in poor condition

rear tyres getting down in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,684 miles

front tyres worn and cracking slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2014 100,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn and cracking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,573 miles

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear wheel inner rim dented, advise attention

Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,566 miles

IMBALANCE AT LOCK OUT ON FRONT BRAKE RECOMMEND INSPECTION ?

SILLS COVERED BY MOULDINGS / LARGE COVER IN ENGINE BAY / LARGE UNDERTRAY / FLOORPAN MOULDINGS & SPRING COVERS GIVING RESTRICTED VIEWS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,631 miles

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

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,735 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 66,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,124 miles

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

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

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 MPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LD54 MPU, 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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LD54 MPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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