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LX54 SZW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 SZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitting

Front water leak

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 94,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitting

Front water leak

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,623 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 81,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,765 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,083 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2012 61,655 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 61,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 54,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,568 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,058 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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LX54 SZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX54 SZW, 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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LX54 SZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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