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LT54 MKG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 127,369 miles

Both front wipers are smearing

Glow plug warning light on intermittent

Nearside rear tyre is on 2mm wearing thin

Offside front tyre has a nail

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 127,563 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

All brake discs corroded

Front Suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,520 miles

parking brake imbalance

Fail 25 Mar 2017 120,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

parking brake imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2016 114,867 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Fail 26 Mar 2016 114,867 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Centre Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,637 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking on the outer wall

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,637 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking on the outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 101,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,071 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 97,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park brake warning says brake on when released.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,372 miles

n/s/f windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,864 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 MKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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