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LG54 XOU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 XOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,060 miles

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

eml light on

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,751 miles

EML light on

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor Deterated lens

Offside Front brake sensor wire inscure

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor Deterated lens

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

EML light on

Offside Front brake sensor wire inscure

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front pad sensor wire damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover / under tray fitted

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front pad sensor wire damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover / under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

driver front pad loom loose

driver front seat belt slow to retract

driver front tyre wall cut

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,215 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,423 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,154 miles

Offside front body sill cover & jacking pad damaged..

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,644 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 XOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

LG54 XOU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LG54 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 XOU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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