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LG54 DHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,725 mi
Last recorded123,725 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 DHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,725 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))

both front and rear brake discs lipped

chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,110 miles

both rear shocks worn

chip in windscreen

o/s/f seat belt freyed

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight lip front brake discs

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm>4.0mm across breadth of tyre 225/50 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner and outer edges worn below service standard 205/50 r16 (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock absorbers worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

chip in windscreen

rear anti roll bar corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 118,136 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

N/s/r shock reduced damping effect.

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Undertray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,136 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

N/s/r shock reduced damping effect.

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Undertray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,815 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/r shock reduced damping effect.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 115,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/r shock reduced damping effect.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,342 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,964 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2011 80,233 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,616 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,215 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 39,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LG54 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LG54 DHJ, 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 LG54 DHJ registered?

LG54 DHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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