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LG54 OUE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,404 mi
Last recorded95,404 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 95,404 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,542 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Camber arm inner bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front castor arm front bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,388 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 89,388 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 82,643 miles

All tyres perished slightly

Fail 30 May 2018 82,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

All tyres perished slightly

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still be adequately supported

Pass 25 May 2017 78,862 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 May 2017 78,862 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2016 73,185 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 73,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s head light n/w (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 68,691 miles

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 26 May 2015 68,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,509 miles

front camber and castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 51,707 miles

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

both front castor suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2011 43,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,880 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 32,880 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 26,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,249 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 OUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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