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LK54 TWE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,718 mi
Last recorded167,718 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 TWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 167,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 158,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,809 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint on rear of two arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,857 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 85,841 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,997 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

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

Slight play in O/S/F hub assembly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,528 miles

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

Both front brake discs are worn and the offside is possibly cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,859 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,803 miles

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

front discs poor

Fail 3 May 2011 32,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 32,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,017 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LK54 TWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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