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FV54 LPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,525 mi
Last recorded91,525 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 LPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 91,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub knuckle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 88,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 86,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 86,742 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,265 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 85,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 81,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 78,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,493 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 117,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,638 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,329 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,541 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,659 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 27,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,297 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,360 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,219 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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FV54 LPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FV54 LPE, 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 FV54 LPE registered?

FV54 LPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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