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LT54 AHC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,115 mi
Last recorded224,115 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 AHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 224,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake warning light on although brake has released

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 224,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake warning light on although brake has released

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 216,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 204,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 193,638 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted Restricted View

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 175,156 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 159,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 134,401 miles

not able to see brake pads clearly front or rear

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,022 miles

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

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

SUSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

engine management light illuminated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SUSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,134 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,069 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,252 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,519 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,362 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 AHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AHC, 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 AHC registered?

LT54 AHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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