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LR54 VUM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,593 mi
Last recorded172,593 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 172,593 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

eml stays on

nsf Tyre slightly damage

Pass 11 Nov 2016 165,067 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 149,621 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot operated (3.1.6b)

front bumper loose at the bottom but still secure

Fail 5 Oct 2015 149,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to xenon fitment (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot operated (3.1.6b)

front bumper loose at the bottom but still secure

n/s door mirror damaged and glass missing

Pass 19 May 2014 127,371 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 127,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,763 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,766 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wheel bearings have slight play

e/m light on

Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,766 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wheel bearings have slight play

e/m light on

Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,071 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre walls chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,072 miles

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

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 VUM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

LR54 VUM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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