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LD54 RFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

134,525 mi
Last recorded134,525 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 RFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 134,525 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 134,525 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Front both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Rear both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 128,710 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 128,710 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Front both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 121,147 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 120,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 116,374 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 116,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 109,025 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 101,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,711 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 92,711 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 82,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,191 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,364 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear facing (2.5.B.1a)

Under shields and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear facing (2.5.B.1a)

Under shields and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,746 miles

nsr tyre wearing thin

Fail 19 Feb 2015 52,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsr tyre wearing thin

Pass 2 Feb 2014 45,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,067 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,495 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 20,494 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,111 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 RFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFY, 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 RFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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