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LM54 ABO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,327 mi
Last recorded109,327 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,327 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,021 miles

Both outer sills, engine and under vehicle are covered by trays

Both rear indicators faded

Both side front lower arm, forward, inner mountings perished and have minor movement

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 101,021 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both outer sills, engine and under vehicle are covered by trays

Both rear indicators faded

Both side front lower arm, forward, inner mountings perished and have minor movement

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,686 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both rear indicators faded

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,139 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread

corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight wear to inner and outer edges of ns front tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,139 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (1.8)

Ball joint has excessive play both front track control arm joints (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing low in centre of tread

corrosion to both rear coil springs

slight deterioration to rear number plate

slight wear to inner and outer edges of ns front tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2014 72,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,974 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,406 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 27,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,207 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 ABO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABO, 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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LM54 ABO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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