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LV54 WJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 115,212 miles

Both headlamp glasses slightly dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Twin horn sounds weak one not working.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,818 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 83,269 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 69,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 69,188 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 50,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 50,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 36,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,137 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,507 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 29,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,615 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,594 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 WJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJJ, 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 WJJ registered?

LV54 WJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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