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LR54 UDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,651 mi
Last recorded80,651 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 UDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 80,651 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 80,624 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,148 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 71,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,256 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 60,256 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 50,250 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,543 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,060 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 43,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2015 39,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,026 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 38,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seatbelt buckle stop missing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,285 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seatbelt buckle stop missing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,579 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 26,579 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,519 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 18,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,470 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 UDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

LR54 UDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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