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MT54 LGW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,655 mi
Last recorded138,655 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 138,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 129,631 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 129,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 115,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,252 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,193 miles

esp & srs warning lamps are on

Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

esp & srs warning lamps are on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,189 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,249 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 41,622 miles

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

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

parking brake travel

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,100 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,098 miles

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

advise edges near-side rear tyres

advise edges off-side front tyre

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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MT54 LGW 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 71.4%.

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 MT54 LGW, 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 MT54 LGW registered?

MT54 LGW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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