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LG54 KLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,822 mi
Last recorded177,822 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 KLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 177,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 177,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 175,936 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 174,926 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 174,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 174,910 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 174,001 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 172,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 170,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 168,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 162,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 154,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 145,683 miles

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

thrust arm bushes split

Fail 25 Feb 2014 145,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

thrust arm bushes split

Fail 21 Feb 2014 145,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 2 Jan 2013 133,132 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 133,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 120,989 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 120,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 109,424 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 96,081 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 69,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 KLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

LG54 KLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is LG54 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 KLJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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