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LD54 MPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,749 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,749 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 24 Aug 2020 135,172 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,701 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 131,701 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,146 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 126,146 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 120,936 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 120,912 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 114,457 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in and approx 2mm from legal limit of 1.6mm

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both wing mirror indicators (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,457 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre has a nail in and approx 2mm from legal limit of 1.6mm

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,313 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre 2mm from legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm from legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside wing mirror indicator damaged but still working

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one of two fanfare horns inoperative

rear exhaust bracket broken but not effecting the security of the system

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre Size Conti 225/45 YR17 & 245/40 YR17

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,140 miles

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

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

Tyre Size Conti 225/45 YR17 & 245/40 YR17

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,947 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Headlamp pattern not clear

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,519 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid resevoir overfull

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Headlamp pattern not clear

O/S/F fog lamp lens cracked

Wiper blades not clearing screen fully

Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,139 miles

n/s rear tyre treads starting to get low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to get low

rear brak pads starting to get low

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,124 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low and near limit

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 MPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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