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LS54 CHG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,871 mi
Last recorded165,871 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 165,871 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 160,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 160,757 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 158,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2019 154,148 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 147,744 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 147,731 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 143,096 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 142,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 138,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 133,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,686 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,504 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 128,491 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 127,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/s/r tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 127,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/s/r tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 118,330 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 107,612 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 107,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,466 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 93,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,558 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,900 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,900 miles

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

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

o/s/f wearing badly outter edge

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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LS54 CHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LS54 CHG, 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 LS54 CHG registered?

LS54 CHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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