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LM54 AFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,640 mi
Last recorded129,640 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 129,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 129,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 126,543 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 126,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,015 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 123,015 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 119,127 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 116,588 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 116,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 113,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,366 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 105,673 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 105,666 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,720 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 93,465 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,169 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 23 Dec 2008 69,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,815 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 AFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

LM54 AFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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