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LC54 FVE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

264,045 mi
Last recorded264,045 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 FVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 264,045 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 245,553 miles

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

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

Offside obligatory mirror slightly faded o/s external

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2020 245,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords balding and cut to cord on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads: n/s/f virtually metal to metal o/s/f close to safe limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to expose ply/cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside obligatory mirror slightly faded o/s external

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 225,648 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 225,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside + nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 201,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside + nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 201,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside + nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 118,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 94,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,080 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,613 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

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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LC54 FVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC54 FVE, 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 LC54 FVE registered?

LC54 FVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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