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LG54 PWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,002 mi
Last recorded79,002 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 77,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,034 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 74,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,149 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 71,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,453 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,486 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,874 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 49,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 42,797 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 35,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,731 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing very low reccomend attention soon

offside front lower arm front bush

Fail 17 Dec 2009 28,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing very low reccomend attention soon

offside front lower arm front bush

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,931 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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 PWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

LG54 PWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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