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LR54 MGV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,882 mi
Last recorded210,882 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 210,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 200,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 191,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 191,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 179,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 167,681 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 167,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 163,458 miles

Emissions too clean for readings

Park brake foot pedal difficult to fully release

Fail 18 Nov 2016 163,458 miles

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

Emissions too clean for readings

Park brake foot pedal difficult to fully release

Pass 24 Nov 2015 157,909 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2015 157,849 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2014 152,557 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 152,557 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 146,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rusty including brackets

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear arm outer ball joints have slight play in them

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

one of the rear exhaust brackets is broken but at the time of test was still secure all ok

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

Pass 26 Nov 2012 142,123 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

offside rear tyre is on legal limit recommend renew

Pass 25 Nov 2011 131,687 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 131,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 17 Dec 2010 122,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 122,229 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,931 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 112,931 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 104,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 104,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,535 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 MGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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