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LV54 UNN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,602 mi
Last recorded53,602 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 53,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,758 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,758 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 48,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 45,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,145 miles

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

Offside Rear door damage

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,434 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,411 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 39,015 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,015 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2012 30,155 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,558 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,655 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,857 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 UNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

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

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