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LR54 BVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,428 mi
Last recorded115,428 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 115,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,907 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,143 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,228 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and has a small section of damage, no cord exposed.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 83,228 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated and has a small section of damage, no cord exposed.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,470 miles

Covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

Undertray fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

Undertray fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,587 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,623 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 25,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LR54 BVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR54 BVH, 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 LR54 BVH registered?

LR54 BVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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