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LM54 DVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,145 miles

Engine management display indicating a fault

Engine management display indicating a fault

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management display indicating a fault

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 73,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,980 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,980 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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,799 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,874 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,874 miles

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

raer pad is below

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,586 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 41,586 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,594 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 34,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,428 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 25,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 18,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 18,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F fog light insecure

Side repeater lens broken

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 DVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

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

Is LM54 DVV safe to buy?

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