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LT54 MGO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 176,072 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 174,503 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 169,297 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 164,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 160,761 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 155,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 149,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 146,557 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 146,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 143,374 miles

Advise S.R.S. light on.

Advise rear silencer corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 143,374 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Advise S.R.S. light on.

Advise rear silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 143,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 140,318 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

SRS lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 133,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 111,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 111,692 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,857 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 93,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 87,473 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 87,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

LT54 MGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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