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LJ54 XTA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,369 mi
Last recorded109,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 XTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel when jacked up

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 109,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel when jacked up

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 94,672 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 94,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,536 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brake pads appear low

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 1 Dec 2012 42,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,249 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 32,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,806 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,102 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 XTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

LJ54 XTA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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