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LG54 PZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 PZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 84,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,553 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 80,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,592 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Washer jet faulty - provides sufficient screenwash

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,823 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 74,823 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,747 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges. rear tyres at 3mm.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,958 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,953 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,890 miles

exhaust bracket corroded. rear pads low.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 46,890 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded. rear pads low.

Pass 28 Jan 2012 43,001 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,092 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

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 PZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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