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LM54 DUU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,437 mi
Last recorded177,437 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2019 177,437 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 164,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 153,117 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 147,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edge slightly worn.

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

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

all Tyre's on 3 mm

engine cover & under tray fitted.

engine management light on.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 147,968 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edge slightly worn.

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

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

all Tyre's on 3 mm

engine cover & under tray fitted.

engine management light on.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 140,162 miles

engine and under cover fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 140,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and under cover fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 134,880 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 29 Nov 2013 128,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2013 128,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 120,668 miles

front pads low

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2010 114,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 114,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 110,400 miles

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

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 2 Jul 2009 103,380 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Fail 2 Jul 2009 103,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear tyre outer wall has cut not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,324 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,877 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,964 miles

24% brake imbalance

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 63,164 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 DUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DUU, 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 DUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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