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LF54 NCE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,962 mi
Last recorded140,962 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 NCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 140,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 135,368 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 135,368 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 128,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,433 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 123,859 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 120,472 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,780 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 117,780 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 113,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 113,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 93,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,364 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 86,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre 2mm on edge

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 NCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

LF54 NCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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