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LV54 UOX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,512 mi
Last recorded153,512 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 UOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 153,512 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 153,512 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 151,795 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 126,834 miles

advise engine light on dash

Fail 9 Jun 2015 126,834 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise engine light on dash

Pass 14 May 2014 108,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 108,493 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,226 miles

F DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/NAIL-O/S/R NAIL-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

F DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/NAIL-O/S/R NAIL-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,364 miles

chip in windscreen

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,680 miles

o/s/f jacking point rubber missing

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,853 miles

O/S/F jacking pad is missing

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 UOX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

LV54 UOX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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