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LM54 DTX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,403 mi
Last recorded157,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 DTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 137,993 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 126,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2021 124,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,476 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 119,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 110,171 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 7 May 2018 110,140 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s &n/s "D" Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 100,259 miles

EML on.

Rear Both coil springs rusty.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,921 miles

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm

o/s/r tyre 2.mm nail in tread

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges,perishing and close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges,perishing and close to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,190 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

o/s/r tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

o/s/r tyre tread slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,845 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 80,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,269 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 65,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,595 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 DTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

LM54 DTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is LM54 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 DTX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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