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LS54 UKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,409 mi
Last recorded162,409 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 162,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 162,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint goes up (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,537 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 136,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,784 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged/cut

Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wall damaged/cut

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,322 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 61,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,576 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,510 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 23,291 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,291 miles

n/s/front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,561 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 UKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS54 UKO?

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What year was LS54 UKO registered?

LS54 UKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is LS54 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 UKO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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