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LX54 VXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,546 mi
Last recorded75,546 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,546 miles

Both side rear coil spring corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge + cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear bumper slighty damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge + cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner & outer edge

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2023 60,109 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot slight damage

Fail 28 Feb 2023 59,934 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid slight damage

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid slight damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2021 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lid slight damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,626 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,150 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,110 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,699 miles

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

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

two stone chips in zone a of windscreen not exceeding 10mm

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,699 miles

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

two stone chips in zone a of windscreen not exceeding 10mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,677 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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LX54 VXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LX54 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX54 VXR registered?

LX54 VXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is LX54 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX54 VXR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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