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LR54 UUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,795 mi
Last recorded140,795 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 140,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 129,138 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,508 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 118,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,976 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear corrosion to running gear

Fail 21 Mar 2018 94,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear corrosion to running gear

Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear all suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 90,319 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter feed pipe (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,428 miles

rear suspension arms showing outward signs of corosion

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear suspension arms showing outward signs of corosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,441 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,417 miles

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

Centre pipe exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,140 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,459 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 58,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,041 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 UUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

LR54 UUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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