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LV54 WTR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 WTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,257 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 150,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

o/s/f washer provides limited fluid

Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,950 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 135,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 129,296 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,737 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower front arm bushes getting weak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,330 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 86,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/rear parking brake effort recording slightly low (122kgf)compared to o/s/rear(188kgf)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear parking brake effort recording slightly low (122kgf)compared to o/s/rear(188kgf)

o/s/front tyre outer edge within center 3/4 on 2.0MM @ time of test.

very deep cut in n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,271 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged not exposing cords

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 WTR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

LV54 WTR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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