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LR54 PBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,137 mi
Last recorded149,137 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 149,137 miles

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 144,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 144,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 134,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 116,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,615 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,909 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 78,862 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,993 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,985 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,469 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,235 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 PBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

LR54 PBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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