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LD54 MSV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,859 mi
Last recorded59,859 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 MSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 57,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 48,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,352 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,061 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 47,061 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,744 miles

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE CRACKED AND TAPED UP

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,207 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Oct 2007 21,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LD54 MSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD54 MSV, 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 LD54 MSV registered?

LD54 MSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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