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LF54 CHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,870 mi
Last recorded90,870 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,870 miles

undertrays fitted awkward inspection

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,576 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer ede

Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limits

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Fail 4 Jan 2017 76,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on limits

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr coil spring noisy?

slight play nsf lower ball joints

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,336 miles

nsf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,336 miles

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

nsf tyre worn outer edge

rear springs badley corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,922 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,875 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 22 Dec 2009 39,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,080 miles

Parking brake travel requires attention

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,054 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,053 miles

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

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

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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LF54 CHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF54 CHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF54 CHV?

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What year was LF54 CHV registered?

LF54 CHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is LF54 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 CHV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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