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LD54 OVC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

158,817 mi
Last recorded158,817 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 158,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 146,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 137,801 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some of the testable components

Pass 30 Oct 2021 128,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,546 miles

Minor cracking on tyres

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

covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,216 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 101,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,814 miles

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

WIPERS HARD/JUDDER > NEW ADVISED

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,960 miles

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 28 Sep 2010 53,946 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 53,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,363 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres, treads wearing at edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,217 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low outer edges

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 OVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OVC, 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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LD54 OVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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