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LT54 WMD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 WMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 82,417 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,483 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,787 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top shocker mount noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,658 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror discoloured

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Nov 2020 54,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirror discoloured

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,397 miles

Offside mirror discoloured

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 52,319 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside mirror discoloured

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not realising correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,843 miles

offside front tyre, outer edge worn

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,563 miles

general corrosion underbody and on components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,112 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,112 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 35,032 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,379 miles

corrosion on underbody components

esp light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,390 miles

esp warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 32,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

esp warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 28,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,702 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,292 miles

some wear to edges of front tyres

Fail 10 Sep 2008 25,292 miles

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

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

some wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,864 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)

some wear on edges of front tyres

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 WMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMD, 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 WMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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