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LR54 LXU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 85,638 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 85,607 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,941 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,940 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,336 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,332 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,909 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,276 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,984 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2011 46,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,428 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 19,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,052 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 LXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

LR54 LXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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