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LG54 UBM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,388 mi
Last recorded150,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 UBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 150,388 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 146,841 miles

Rear suspension and arms corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 145,651 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

top stop light inop

Fail 9 Jul 2024 145,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

top stop light inop

Pass 10 Jul 2023 144,016 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes \floor not checked due to floor covers

Fail 6 Jul 2023 144,009 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front arm ball joints \alloy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes \floor not checked due to floor covers

Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 141,663 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 141,660 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 139,866 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 137,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 137,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge/shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 130,097 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring components on underside

Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,361 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic under shield fitted to entire under body

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,017 miles

Nearside Outer 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 6 Jul 2015 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,496 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 48,491 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER WISH BONE BUSHES

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,755 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 UBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

LG54 UBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is LG54 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 UBM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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