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LC54 RBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,988 mi
Last recorded77,988 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 77,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,574 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,441 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,506 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 68,501 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,782 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,781 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,295 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre deteriorating and worn on the outer edge

Fail 22 Nov 2014 63,295 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre deteriorating and worn on the outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,667 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 61,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,794 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 59,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,814 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,963 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 37,961 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2008 29,590 miles

slight movement offside front hub area

slight travel parking brake

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 RBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

LC54 RBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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