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LV54 UNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,952 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 95,952 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 91,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,382 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 85,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,359 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,359 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,628 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,974 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 UNZ 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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

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

Is LV54 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 UNZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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