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LS54 JZF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 100,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,669 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2022 97,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 82,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 75,630 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 69,490 miles

Nearside Front indicator is discolouring

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Offside Front indicator is discolouring

Oil leak gearbox area ()

exhaust support bracket between rear and centre silencer is broken

Fail 23 May 2017 69,490 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust support bracket between rear and centre silencer is broken

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

Nearside Front indicator is discolouring

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Offside Front indicator is discolouring

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,295 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 66,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 53,176 miles

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

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

both front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,668 miles

both front tyres slightly damaged. both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 46,668 miles

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

both front tyres slightly damaged. both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2012 41,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,908 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres 2mm

near side front tyre slight cut on sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,255 miles

Both front tyres slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,314 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,115 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 JZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 JZF, 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 21 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 JZF registered?

LS54 JZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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