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LS54 CHX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,674 mi
Last recorded227,674 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 227,674 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 227,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 196,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2017 196,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing nearside and offside (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 177,087 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear slight brake bind

Fail 3 Mar 2016 177,083 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)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 6 Mar 2015 168,978 miles

crack in nearside of windscreen

damage on nearside front wheel

slight damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2014 168,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack in nearside of windscreen

damage on nearside front wheel

play in offside front wheel bearing

slight damage on nearside rear tyre sidewall

unable to test nearside front ball joints

wear and pitting on rear brake discs

wear in nearside rear 'D' bush

Pass 6 Nov 2013 147,261 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supported

crack in windscreen outside swept area

rear brake pads worn low

repair on offside front wheel

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2012 122,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres near wear limit

front brake discs worn

nearside front lower suspension arm outer ball joint near wear limit

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and worn low on outer edge

slight distortion on nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,343 miles

both rear tyres near wear limit

damage on offside front wheel inner rim

front brake pads near wear limit

judder on nearside front brake

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,343 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres near wear limit

damage on offside front wheel inner rim

front brake pads near wear limit

judder on nearside front brake

Pass 5 Nov 2010 81,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,037 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,034 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,803 miles

chip in windscreen

front pads wearing low

rear exhaust mounting slightly damaged

rear pads wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,331 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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LS54 CHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS54 CHX, 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 CHX registered?

LS54 CHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2004.

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