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LT54 MDN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,254 mi
Last recorded172,254 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 172,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front anti roll bar drop links worn

both sides front front most inner ali track control arm inner bushes badly worn strong advise

both sides front rearmost track control arm inner bushes worn

o/s front coil spring appears not fitted correctly

parking brake release handle broken but can still be operated

rear coil spring corroded

rear indicators discoloured

rear suspension very poor damping shockers not leaking

rear tyres low in tread

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 166,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front (front) trackcontrol arm inner bushes worn

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres getting low in tread and badly cracking in treads and sidewalls also wearing on edges strong advise

exhaust system poor centre blowing brackets broken and insecure strong advise

Pass 21 Apr 2017 160,182 miles

centre and catalyst exhausts heavily corroded and securing hangers

Fail 21 Apr 2017 160,182 miles

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

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

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

centre and catalyst exhausts heavily corroded and securing hangers

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,065 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 152,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 144,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 144,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 139,612 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)

screw in offside rear tyre.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 139,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 131,735 miles

rear handbrake only just met the requirements

Pass 23 Apr 2012 122,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 105,819 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,814 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,619 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,089 miles

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

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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LT54 MDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

LT54 MDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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