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LF54 XVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 141,557 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,636 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 139,636 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 135,621 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,860 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 111,149 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,545 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 65,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 38,187 miles

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

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 XVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

LF54 XVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LF54 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 XVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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