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LR54 CWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,380 mi
Last recorded203,380 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 CWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 203,380 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 197,206 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 194,357 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 26 Oct 2022 194,357 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 188,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 188,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 187,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 177,737 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 177,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 169,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 161,225 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 161,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 149,492 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

rear seatbelt check obstructed

Pass 28 Apr 2016 141,180 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,645 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)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,624 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,098 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 100,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,678 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CWN, 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 CWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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