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LR54 RJU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,014 mi
Last recorded131,014 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 131,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 122,644 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm / min = 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber mount missing

Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,395 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both glass faded (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm / min = 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear jacking point rubber mount missing

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,108 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 105,106 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,767 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,549 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,855 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,855 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,083 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,478 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 46,832 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,121 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,404 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,152 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 RJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

LR54 RJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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