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LA54 VPC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,357 mi
Last recorded114,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,357 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 114,342 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 103,865 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 103,860 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,664 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,423 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,973 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 36,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,563 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,989 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,723 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 VPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

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

Is LA54 VPC safe to buy?

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