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LX54 AVP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 AVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 154,000 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

all round tyres

both front hubs slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 154,000 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all round tyres

both front hubs slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2014 147,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 135,607 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 122,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 122,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 113,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,246 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 88,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,090 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,090 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 73,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,853 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 41,853 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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LX54 AVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LX54 AVP, 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 LX54 AVP registered?

LX54 AVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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