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LK54 RTO

2004 Mercedes-benz 240

Grey Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,624 mi
Last recorded139,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 24079,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 RTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 139,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,449 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 132,180 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,315 miles

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 123,397 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,785 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,458 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 86,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,574 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 67,574 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,711 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 58,711 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?

Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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LK54 RTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 240 in Grey with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,182 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 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK54 RTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LK54 RTO registered?

LK54 RTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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