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LT54 AHO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 67,461 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 67,461 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 66,096 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,369 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint CONTROL ARM AND BUSH PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Front LICENSE PLATE DAMAGE

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front FOGLAMP NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD EDGES LIMITS 205/55/16W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PARK BRAKE CABLE CLIP BROKEN AT FRONT OF PROPSHAFT TUNNEL

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS POOR DAMPING

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has worn edges.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,569 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has worn edges.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,285 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 55,285 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,634 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 34,264 miles

Front number plate slightly damage

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,127 miles

Cut on near side front tyre wall

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,858 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 21,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,071 miles

Large underbody plastic panels are fitted front to rear and under engine bay restricting view of same.

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)

Offside front headlamp aim on lower limit.

Plastic covers are fitted to the offside and nearside outer sills restricting view of same.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 16,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Large underbody plastic panels are fitted front to rear and under engine bay restricting view of same.

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)

Offside front headlamp aim on lower limit.

Plastic covers are fitted to the offside and nearside outer sills restricting view of same.

Valve stem caps are missing on the offside and nearside front also at the offside rear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,607 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 AHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LT54 AHO, 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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LT54 AHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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