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LD54 RGU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 91,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rearmost both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 90,149 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 90,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 85,857 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And Rear, x4. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower, inner bushes, both rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, inc attached steel pipework also. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge of tread badly/unevenly worn, and devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc various attached suspension components, to their exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 85,856 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In centre section of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery low state of charge.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And Rear, x4. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F lower, inner bushes, both rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/R also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also, inc attached steel pipework also. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge of tread badly/unevenly worn, and devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc various attached suspension components, to their exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,516 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded and detatched

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,975 miles

chip in windscreen centre . not in drivers sweep area.

various rear brake pipes not checked because covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,501 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,499 miles

Nearside 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 2 Jul 2015 50,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges slightly.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,713 miles

nsf foglamp lense cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,151 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,923 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 28,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,000 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,539 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,926 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 RGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

LD54 RGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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