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LR54 RBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

206,262 mi
Last recorded206,262 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 206,262 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 206,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative both mirrors inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 202,427 miles

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

General corrosion underside, rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 28 Aug 2024 202,426 miles

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

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

General corrosion underside, rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2023 192,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 184,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion around offside and nearside rear upper/lower suspension arms

Pass 6 Aug 2021 173,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 166,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 158,176 miles

both front steering arms have slight play

Fail 16 Aug 2019 158,176 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

both front steering arms have slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2018 148,363 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 148,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 140,043 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 140,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 132,169 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 132,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,700 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,096 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 98,096 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,735 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,619 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

osf drop link has dust cover split over ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,044 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,916 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 47,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,270 miles

o/s of windscreen chipped

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 RBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

LR54 RBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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