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LD54 MTF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,179 mi
Last recorded38,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 38,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,224 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,456 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre perished and cracking.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,386 miles

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,596 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 24,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,978 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 22,945 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,874 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 19,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,762 miles

child seat in rear

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 MTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

LD54 MTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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