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LR54 CVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,727 mi
Last recorded195,727 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 195,727 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 192,125 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 192,121 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 187,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 183,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 182,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 178,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 173,232 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear os & ns brake hoses slightly perrished

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2017 168,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust hanger broken (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 168,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust hanger broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 161,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 161,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 153,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 150,534 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

noise front rear handbrake shoes.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 138,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 125,126 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,103 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 28 Sep 2009 83,100 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 CVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

LR54 CVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LR54 CVA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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