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LG54 UCL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,165 mi
Last recorded75,165 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 UCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,469 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,237 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,211 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,211 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,294 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 64,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,912 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,907 miles

damage on drivers door

engine and under body covers fitted

rear indicators discoloured

rear tyres wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger airbag turned off

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passager airbag switch off

Fail 27 Nov 2012 51,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passager airbag switch off

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,094 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,113 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2009 34,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front registration plate damaged

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,954 miles

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

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 UCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

LG54 UCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LG54 UCL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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