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LN54 TKT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 TKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,877 miles

Front Bonnet second release pull lever missing

Fail 27 Jun 2019 122,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits HC contents high out of limits and Lambda readings high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 106,092 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,602 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Sep 2014 96,330 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,864 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 73,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 73,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 61,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,079 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,079 miles

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

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

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 TKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TKT, 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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LN54 TKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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