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LV54 GOP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 GOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,335 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,562 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,559 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,434 miles

engine management light on.

front brake pads worn thin need replacing.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,003 miles

rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,885 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,438 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,379 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,320 miles

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

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

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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LV54 GOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV54 GOP, 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 LV54 GOP registered?

LV54 GOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is LV54 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 GOP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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