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LF54 FKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,240 mi
Last recorded76,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,240 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,550 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 72,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,584 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no smoke meter reading detected

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,731 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,868 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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LF54 FKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF54 FKA, 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 LF54 FKA registered?

LF54 FKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LF54 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 FKA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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