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LA54 VXX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 66,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 65,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 54,211 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,823 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 35,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 28,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,418 miles

OSF,OSR,NSR tyres cracked at outer tread

Fail 28 Nov 2013 23,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSF,OSR,NSR tyres cracked at outer tread

Pass 28 Nov 2012 21,307 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 14,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 11,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,910 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 VXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

LA54 VXX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is LA54 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA54 VXX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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