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LK54 SKD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 SKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

genrall surface corrosion on all suspension components at the rear

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,684 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside reverse light in op

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

genrall surface corrosion on all suspension components at the rear

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,246 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre wearing edge

Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,220 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen possible n/s dip bulb incorrect fitment (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f rearmost bottom arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre wearing edge

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,015 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 113,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,599 miles

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

PLASTIC UNDERSHIELD FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK UNDERBODY COMPONENTS .

Fail 5 Sep 2017 109,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED.

PLASTIC UNDERSHIELD FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK UNDERBODY COMPONENTS .

Pass 10 May 2016 101,153 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 101,153 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 81,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 81,765 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,817 miles

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

adv. both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,454 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low/unevenly on inner edge of tread

Fail 14 Jul 2011 60,939 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre wear

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,939 miles

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

offside rear tyre wear

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,922 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,286 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 SKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SKD, 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 LK54 SKD registered?

LK54 SKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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