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KY54 LVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

166,851 mi
Last recorded166,851 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 166,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 164,857 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 164,857 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 162,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 160,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 159,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 158,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 156,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 153,781 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 145,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 142,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 110,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,837 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle under panelling impairs full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,142 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,411 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,975 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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KY54 LVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KY54 LVR, 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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KY54 LVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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