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LN54 ABU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,497 mi
Last recorded146,497 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 ABU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 146,497 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 146,497 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,195 miles

slight play in near side and off side steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2015 138,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in near side and off side steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2013 121,499 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both near side and off side front steering rack inner fixing joints

Fail 2 Apr 2013 121,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both near side and off side front steering rack inner fixing joints

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,860 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 97,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 83,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,021 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,410 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,650 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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LN54 ABU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LN54 ABU, 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 LN54 ABU registered?

LN54 ABU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LN54 ABU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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