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LS54 SLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,842 mi
Last recorded80,842 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 80,842 miles

Front All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 80,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,591 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,243 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,040 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,089 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 52,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,169 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 49,169 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,385 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,730 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,190 miles

front brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2009 46,189 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

front brake discs

nearside rear lower arm plastic cover adrift

outer edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,769 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 SLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

LS54 SLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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