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LV54 GTU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,618 miles

Advise both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Advise n/s/r tyre valve cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2021 44,618 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Advise n/s/r tyre valve cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,169 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 44,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,631 miles

Advise o/s/r side light showing defective but secondary lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,471 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 39,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,471 miles

ADVISE CUTS TO N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,346 miles

ADVISE CUTS TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong advise (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,084 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 12 Oct 2011 22,815 miles

both rear tyres tread worn low.

n/s/r tyre has cut side wall.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,751 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2008 13,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,871 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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LV54 GTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

LV54 GTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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