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LT54 WLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner & outer tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 12 Sep 2016

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,164 miles

o/s/f inner handle insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2013 96,164 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner handle insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,195 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2012 90,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2011 85,523 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 85,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,824 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 83,824 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 80,254 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 75,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,229 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 WLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2004.

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