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LD54 FMK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,530 mi
Last recorded128,530 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,530 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 123,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,281 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 106,281 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 99,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,187 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 91,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,281 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 82,281 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine light shows a fault

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,086 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,466 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

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

Nearside front tyre inner and outer edges devoid of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,950 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,789 miles

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

nearside fronttyre has deep cut on outer sidewall no cords ( NO CORDS SHOWN ) REPLACEMENT RECOMENDED AWSAP

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,751 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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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LD54 FMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD54 FMK, 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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LD54 FMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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