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LF54 VAM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,956 mi
Last recorded82,956 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,956 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 80,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,863 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,664 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,379 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,155 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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LF54 VAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAM, 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

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What year was LF54 VAM registered?

LF54 VAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is LF54 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 VAM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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