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MT54 LGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,625 mi
Last recorded119,625 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 119,625 miles

sills and under body covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 10 Nov 2018 119,024 miles

unable to see brake pads

under body covered

Fail 1 Nov 2018 119,024 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both back suspension arm ball joint on front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

unable to see brake pads

under body covered

Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,093 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

rear exhaust hanger broken

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2017 94,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

rear exhaust hanger broken

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,101 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

rear exhaust hanger broken

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle compoments

Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,101 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

rear exhaust hanger broken

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle compoments

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,896 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 65,141 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,088 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,848 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 36,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 LGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MT54 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

MT54 LGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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