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LJ54 OKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,307 mi
Last recorded111,307 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 111,307 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,595 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Long parking brake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Door check strap insecure

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

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Under trays, wheel arch inserts and body sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Fail 6 Mar 2020 103,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system To caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Long parking brake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Door check strap insecure

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

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Under trays, wheel arch inserts and body sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,568 miles

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 28 Mar 2017 55,222 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,251 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking and wearing on inner

Rear brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,287 miles

Both front indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge and has sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,287 miles

Both front indicator bulbs are slightly discoloured

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge and has sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,981 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,762 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,524 miles

ESP LIGHT ON

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,231 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,675 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 22,675 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,700 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 17,700 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2007 12,085 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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LJ54 OKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ54 OKO, 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 LJ54 OKO registered?

LJ54 OKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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