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LS54 ZZW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,997 mi
Last recorded82,997 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 ZZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,997 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,381 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,223 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,574 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,105 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 67,645 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 67,582 miles

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

Nearside rear light bulb output low , compared to o/s/r.

Rear exhaust support bracket heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,056 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 60,056 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 59,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front & rear discs lipped

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

Park brake light staying on

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,440 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 40,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,082 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,559 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 27,559 miles

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

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

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 ZZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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