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HM54 LLM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,510 mi
Last recorded163,510 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM54 LLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 163,510 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 263,144 miles

Direction indicator not working all of them (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment both flat (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 151,874 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front link dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in both front bottom (front) suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,233 miles

handbrake effort imbalance

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,343 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 118,185 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 110,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,587 miles

Front Brake pipes ends corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre wall deteriorated, boarderline

Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,510 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipes ends corroded

Offside Front Inner tyre wall deteriorated, boarderline

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,178 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 85,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trailing arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,490 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,490 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,969 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 45,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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HM54 LLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 HM54 LLM, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HM54 LLM registered?

HM54 LLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is HM54 LLM safe to buy?

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