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LR54 BWD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,781 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 114,796 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front fog light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2012 114,796 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 106,184 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 106,184 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 98,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 82,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,026 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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LR54 BWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BWD, 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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What year was LR54 BWD registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR54 BWD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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