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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine and under covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine and under covers fitted
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off side front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn close to wear marker.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside front tyre outer wall cut
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
nsf tyre sidewall is runflat
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LS54 SOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 SOC, 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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LS54 SOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2004.
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