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LM54 AAO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 AAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,235 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,579 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,425 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 63,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,884 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,093 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,532 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,529 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,544 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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LM54 AAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM54 AAO, 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 LM54 AAO registered?

LM54 AAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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