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EX54 LKM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing more on outside edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wearing more on outside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,367 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

advise shields prevent full examination.

air freshners removed from mirror prior to test.

item removed from offside swept area prior to test.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,492 miles

advise front suspension forward control arm large bushes fatigued.

advise shields prevent full inspection.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,983 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,983 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,610 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 54,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,589 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,360 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,533 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 36,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,264 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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EX54 LKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX54 LKM, 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 EX54 LKM registered?

EX54 LKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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