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LR54 USU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,959 mi
Last recorded56,959 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,533 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,493 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken , system still secure

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 49,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both ball joints worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 47,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 44,942 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 44,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,093 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,254 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,771 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 37,755 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,412 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,664 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2008 27,664 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre/worn on edges/nail in tread area/tread lifting and nearly cut to cords

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,624 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 USU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

LR54 USU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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