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LS54 CKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,045 mi
Last recorded99,045 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,558 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,558 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,218 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 88,023 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 87,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside door strap missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,737 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,011 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 59,231 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 39,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,319 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 CKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CKA, 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 CKA registered?

LS54 CKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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