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LV54 GRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,735 mi
Last recorded162,735 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 162,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 162,649 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 160,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 160,374 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 155,830 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 152,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 139,849 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 126,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,997 miles

horn pitch poor

Fail 19 Sep 2015 101,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. adjust req (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

horn pitch poor

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,556 miles

O/S/F TYRE CRACKED IN SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE. 225/45R17 94W

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,185 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,591 miles

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

both n/s tyre wall has few small cuts

rear number plate slight dirty & faded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside 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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LV54 GRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV54 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

LV54 GRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is LV54 GRX safe to buy?

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