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LG54 KHX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

145,206 mi
Last recorded145,206 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 KHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken away

Fail 23 Sep 2020 145,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 140,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 135,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

one high level brake light lamp not working

Fail 25 Sep 2018 135,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

one high level brake light lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2017 128,532 miles

Nearside door mirror insercure

one high level brake light lamp not working

Fail 13 Sep 2017 128,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror insercure

one high level brake light lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 109,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,096 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 104,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,267 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,532 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,489 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 78,487 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,668 miles

both front tyres have cuts on outside walls

Pass 18 Oct 2007 47,714 miles

handbrake close to limit

Fail 18 Oct 2007 47,714 miles

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

handbrake close to limit

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 KHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

LG54 KHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is LG54 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 KHX shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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