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LS54 EEF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

285,237 mi
Last recorded285,237 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 285,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 283,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s&o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 261,840 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

crack in screen not in view of the road

Pass 9 Sep 2020 246,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 144,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 139,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 139,897 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,088 miles

both rear tyres worn in centre tread to 4mm

damage to o/s/r door

n/s door mirror unit insecure

n/s/f fog lamp lens smashed

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

under trays fitted obscuring view of steering and suspension items

Fail 3 Aug 2017 133,054 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn in centre tread to 4mm

damage to o/s/r door

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror unit insecure

n/s/f fog lamp lens smashed

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f brake pad linings appear thin

o/s/f brake pad linings appear thin

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring view of steering and suspension items

Pass 5 Aug 2016 123,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 123,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 114,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,957 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 89,956 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,151 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,868 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,162 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,089 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 EEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEF, 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 EEF registered?

LS54 EEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is LS54 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 EEF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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