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LG54 KLA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,006 mi
Last recorded128,006 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 128,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 114,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,439 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,034 miles

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

front both tyres are perashing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,091 miles

acceptable wear and perishing of tyres*

rear brake pads worn low- on limit just acceptable- recommend replacement*

shields on outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination*

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,777 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 73,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearsside front tyre old & perishing 2010 y o m

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2015 73,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearsside front tyre old & perishing 2010 y o m

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly worn.

sills cover fitted.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 59,557 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly worn.

sills cover fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,629 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 52,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,228 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,364 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,460 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,109 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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LG54 KLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LG54 KLA, 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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LG54 KLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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