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LR54 UUD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,293 mi
Last recorded138,293 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 UUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,293 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 138,271 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Fail 11 Mar 2019 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,803 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt trackrod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,520 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 109,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 108,726 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,161 miles

Rear seatbelts slow to return

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,155 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Rear seatbelts slow to return

Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,873 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Feb 2012 102,869 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 102,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,778 miles

Battery warning light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn to 3mm & perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 95,752 miles

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

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

Battery warning light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside rear tyres worn to 3mm & perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 93,491 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 93,488 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,141 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 UUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UUD, 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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LR54 UUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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