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LT54 AFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,052 mi
Last recorded68,052 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 68,052 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens slightly cracked but no sharp edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,559 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 65,071 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,596 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,872 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 58,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 56,216 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,054 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,495 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 36,039 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,544 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 AFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFZ, 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

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What year was LT54 AFZ registered?

LT54 AFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is LT54 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 AFZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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