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LR54 UVT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

245,748 mi
Last recorded245,748 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 UVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 245,748 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Plat in front anti roll bar bushes

Play in offside front wheel bearing

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

Significant play in rear anti roll bar linkage bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2017 245,748 miles

Emissions not tested Engine does not accelerate enough to carry out test (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating system fault

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Plat in front anti roll bar bushes

Play in offside front wheel bearing

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

Significant play in rear anti roll bar linkage bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2016 234,611 miles

Exhaust mounting broken off, but system adequately supported

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

Play in rear anti roll bar linkage bushes

Significant fluctuation offside rear brake

Significant fluctuation rear brake

Significant play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2016 234,611 miles

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)

Exhaust mounting broken off, but system adequately supported

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

Play in rear anti roll bar linkage bushes

Significant fluctuation offside rear brake

Significant fluctuation rear brake

Significant play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2015 217,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 217,926 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear has a minor bulge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 209,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 187,909 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 187,909 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 164,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 163,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 141,638 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,121 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 100,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,832 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,288 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 UVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

LR54 UVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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