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LT54 AFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,888 mi
Last recorded178,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 178,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 177,912 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 177,912 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 175,183 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 166,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 161,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 153,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 143,102 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 143,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,734 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear just the end section corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 117,922 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust joint bolt missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust joint bolt missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,994 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,875 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,923 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 10 Dec 2009 67,841 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,330 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,643 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,524 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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LT54 AFE 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 77.3%.

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 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 LT54 AFE, 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 LT54 AFE registered?

LT54 AFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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