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LF54 TWY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,979 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure and damaged

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front rear view mirror deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 117,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear most) inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure and damaged

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front rear view mirror deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,338 miles

Central Lower under body tray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower inner wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front slight damage front wing

Rear Coil spring corroded (nearside and offside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,699 miles

Central Lower under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower wheel arch liner insecure and damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 65,699 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower wheel arch liner insecure and damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 37,714 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts.

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 35,832 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Does not stay on. (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts.

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Fail 2 Dec 2015 33,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,629 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,718 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 29,718 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,909 miles

Near side front tyre slightly cut on wall.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,504 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 TWY 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 TWY, 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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LF54 TWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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