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LS54 KFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,153 mi
Last recorded99,153 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2019 98,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,889 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake. (3.7.B.5b)

inner steering rack slight play, both sides.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 84,062 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake. (3.7.B.5b)

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

inner steering rack slight play, both sides.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,468 miles

Eml on

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre has cuts

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Eml on

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre has cuts

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 54,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,910 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 40,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,531 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,529 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,914 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 KFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KFJ, 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 KFJ registered?

LS54 KFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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