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LR54 BWB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 139,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 139,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,424 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr and nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 120,008 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view only just met requirement/requires attention (3.2 (a) (i))

offside headlamp lense poor

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,933 miles

nsr tyre slight cut outer wall

Fail 2 Aug 2019 116,933 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nsr tyre slight cut outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2018 112,939 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 105,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,411 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,008 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 68,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer wall & wheel rim

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,664 miles

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer wall & wheel rim

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,260 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 3 Oct 2007 55,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 1 Oct 2007 55,212 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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)

front side lights slightly yellow both sides

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 BWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR54 BWB, 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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LR54 BWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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