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LD54 FMY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,291 mi
Last recorded55,291 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 FMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 55,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,102 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,080 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,116 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to presence of protective covers

Pass 9 Oct 2010 32,441 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but has no exposed ply cords

Screw in nearside front tyre

Unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to protective covers to the engine compartment / floor pan

Fail 9 Oct 2010 32,441 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but has no exposed ply cords

Screw in nearside front tyre

Unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to protective covers to the engine compartment / floor pan

Pass 10 Oct 2009 25,818 miles

nearside lower outer suspension arm ball joits slight play.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,503 miles

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

nearside steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2008 17,503 miles

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

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

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

nearside steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,220 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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LD54 FMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FMY, 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 LD54 FMY registered?

LD54 FMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is LD54 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 FMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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