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LD54 RCF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,505 mi
Last recorded149,505 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 149,505 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 149,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 148,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 148,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 147,296 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 147,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 146,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 144,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 120,985 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,287 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 109,287 miles

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

o/s beam image slight detoriated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 88,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,969 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,835 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,601 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,601 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,879 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,557 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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LD54 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

LD54 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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