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LR54 UUE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,226 mi
Last recorded142,226 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 UUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 142,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner shoulder and slightly damaged on outer sidewall SIZE: 225/40 R 18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 142,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,889 miles

Exhaust front pipe mount fractured slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp glass going dull and beam slightly out of focus.

Pass 23 Jun 2022 140,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 140,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 137,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 137,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 135,060 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall wheel rim protector damaged slightly

Offside rear tyre tread worn close to limit and inner sidewall perishing,advise replacement.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 135,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and glass dull (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre outer sidewall wheel rim protector damaged slightly

Offside rear tyre tread worn close to limit and inner sidewall perishing,advise replacement.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,026 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp glass in poor condition

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

exhaust hangers corroded and slight blow at rear box

Pass 10 Jan 2017 126,316 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED

N/S FRONT JACKING POINT BLOCK IS MISSING

N/S HEAD LAMP FOCUS IS POOR

O/S FRONT TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

THE TREAD ON THE EDGES OF THE O/S FRONT TYRE IS PEELING OFF

Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,023 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING AND ONE MOUNTING BRACKET IS BROKEN

N/S FRONT JACKING POINT BLOCK IS MISSING

O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 20 Nov 2015 123,022 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING AND ONE MOUNTING BRACKET IS BROKEN

N/S FRONT JACKING POINT BLOCK IS MISSING

O/S FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Nov 2014 118,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 114,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 171,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,515 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,787 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 UUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

LR54 UUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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