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LS54 TVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,787 mi
Last recorded121,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 121,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 121,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 112,724 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Apr 2020 112,724 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 105,635 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 10,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,768 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,489 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,274 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,261 miles

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

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

wear in front bottom ball joints.both sides.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,622 miles

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

offside headlight just giving beam image

Pass 26 Mar 2012 63,007 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,484 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking and low on tread

Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,484 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)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking and low on tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,780 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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LS54 TVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS54 TVL, 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 LS54 TVL registered?

LS54 TVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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