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LM54 AEG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,106 mi
Last recorded149,106 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 AEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 149,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 148,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 140,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch loose

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

Pass 5 May 2020 136,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 129,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 113,199 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 113,197 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 96,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 84,799 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 84,799 miles

Registration plate lamp not working rear o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working rear n/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,866 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 74,483 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 67,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2011 54,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,096 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 36,343 miles

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

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

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 AEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AEG, 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 AEG registered?

LM54 AEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LM54 AEG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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