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LS54 UCT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,017 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,876 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,117 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 52,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,979 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,205 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 43,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 37,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn low on outer edge and cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 37,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn low on outer edge and cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 34,838 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,337 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 16,087 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 13,480 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,253 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,770 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 UCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

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

Is LS54 UCT safe to buy?

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