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LG54 PXD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,888 mi
Last recorded94,888 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 PXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,888 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 94,878 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake rubber missing on pedal

Fail 22 Apr 2024 91,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Parking brake pedal. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 85,358 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses worn [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 16 Mar 2023 85,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning light on [at time of testing] (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working front n/s side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear n/s number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour rear n/s o/s indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses worn [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,612 miles

Offside Front link rod upper ball joint dust cover in starting to split

Rear sub frame corroded in places

Rear tyres on limit ,advise replacement a.s.a.p

all four disc brakes corroded

n/sr and o/sr metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 75,607 miles

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

Offside Front link rod upper ball joint dust cover in starting to split

Rear sub frame corroded in places

Rear tyres on limit ,advise replacement a.s.a.p

all four disc brakes corroded

n/sr and o/sr metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 71,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 68,181 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 68,181 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 64,363 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 64,361 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 63,424 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 60,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,753 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 56,751 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,622 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 PXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

LG54 PXD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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