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LG54 UBT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,323 mi
Last recorded180,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 180,323 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to n/s/f fog light

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front and rear number plates deteriating

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2018 180,322 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear suspension components

damage to n/s/f fog light

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front and rear number plates deteriating

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 176,823 miles

corrosion to exhaust system 2 rear mounting pegs corroded through

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front tyres wearing on edges

high level brake light not working

oil leak

rear tyres down to wear bars

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 26 May 2017 176,822 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system 2 rear mounting pegs corroded through

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front tyres wearing on edges

high level brake light not working

oil leak

rear tyres down to wear bars

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 27 May 2016 174,126 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear coil springs badly corroded

dampness around nearside rear caliper and hose

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

slight bind to offside rear wheel when rotated

under trays fitted

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 18 May 2016 174,125 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear coil springs badly corroded

dampness around nearside rear caliper and hose

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight bind to offside rear wheel when rotated

under trays fitted

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 8 Apr 2015 166,549 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres on 2mm

exhaust flexi joint starting to deterioate

Fail 1 Apr 2015 166,364 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres on 2mm

exhaust flexi joint starting to deterioate

Pass 5 Apr 2014 152,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion to rear suspension components

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 5 Apr 2013 139,653 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 139,640 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 119,650 miles

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

emmisions 000

full undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 103,287 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 94,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,062 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 UBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

LG54 UBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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