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LV54 UNK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 UNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 134,664 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front rearmost balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet catch broken

Pass 17 May 2019 132,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

front number plate is damaged

Fail 16 May 2019 132,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

front number plate is damaged

Pass 17 May 2018 124,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 21 Jun 2017 112,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front void of tread on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 111,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front void of tread on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,235 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,042 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge/cut in sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,101 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,421 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,405 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 UNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

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

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