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LC54 FVK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,922 mi
Last recorded48,922 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 FVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 48,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2025 45,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 42,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 39,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 38,856 miles

Front Runflat and non runflat tyres fitted across the same axle

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 38,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Runflat and non runflat tyres fitted across the same axle

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 38,005 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 36,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some wear to both n/s/f suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some wear to both o/s/f suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside o/s door mirror glass deteriorating.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 33,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 31,357 miles

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2017 31,357 miles

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

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 28,960 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 27,084 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 25,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3mm.

nearside front & rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged but not exposing cords.

Pass 20 May 2013 23,394 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

Pass 14 May 2012 21,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 18,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 14,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,798 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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LC54 FVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LC54 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

LC54 FVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is LC54 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC54 FVK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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