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LA54 VDN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,836 mi
Last recorded140,836 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 140,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,609 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 125,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 117,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,311 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,082 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,366 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,366 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,559 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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LA54 VDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA54 VDN, 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 LA54 VDN registered?

LA54 VDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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