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LV54 NVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,548 mi
Last recorded126,548 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 126,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back exhaust box at pipe in (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 114,983 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 114,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 105,110 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,622 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

centre exhaust section starting to rust and mounting brackets rusty/ cracked

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2021 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

centre exhaust section starting to rust and mounting brackets rusty/ cracked

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 10 Aug 2020 99,939 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

centre exhaust sections starting to rust and mounting brackets rusty/ cracked

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour

centre exhaust sections starting to rust and mounting brackets rusty/ cracked

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside door mirror glass starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,296 miles

centre exhaust section starting to rust and mounting bushes rusty/ cracked

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

offside door mirror glass starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm/ nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,821 miles

both front brakes slight binding

centre exhaust section starting to rust and mounting bracket cracked/ rusty

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

front suspension both lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,418 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust and mounting bracket rusty

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,543 miles

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,236 miles

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate small cracks

front suspension rear lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,230 miles

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

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front number plate small cracks

front suspension rear lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,660 miles

front number plate cracked

front suspension rear lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,706 miles

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front bumper and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,037 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,030 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,019 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 NVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

LV54 NVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LV54 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 NVL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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