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LW54 GGW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 GGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,009 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,299 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,472 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,960 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,501 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 75,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 64,227 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 64,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 39,417 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,668 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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LW54 GGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LW54 GGW, 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 LW54 GGW registered?

LW54 GGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is LW54 GGW safe to buy?

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