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LR54 MDE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,855 mi
Last recorded84,855 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,855 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,887 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Facing down (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Facing up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Facing up (2.4.G.2)

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

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Facing down (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,453 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,171 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,724 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,399 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

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 MDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

LR54 MDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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