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LK54 DSO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,407 mi
Last recorded171,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 DSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 171,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2020 165,956 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside stone chip windscreen zone b

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 165,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside stone chip windscreen zone b

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,976 miles

Advise both sides front headlamps perished.

Advise exhaust system corroded. hanger damaged on middle section.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 154,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush where attaches to sub frame de-bonded and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise both sides front headlamps perished.

Advise exhaust system corroded. hanger damaged on middle section.

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush where attaches to sub frame slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2018 138,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 138,480 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 119,946 miles

Damage in swept area of windscreen

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,290 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,574 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating

damage in swept area of windscreen

front indicators showing white light

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust section front mount missing

Pass 31 May 2013 40,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,340 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 9,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,852 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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LK54 DSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK54 DSO, 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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LK54 DSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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