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LM54 DVW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,776 mi
Last recorded78,776 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,776 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,754 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 77,679 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,080 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,080 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,189 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,650 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing From Edges

Offside Front Track Rod Has Slight Play

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,372 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,799 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 41,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 38,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,215 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 33,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,561 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,489 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 21,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,591 miles

damage o/s/r

n/s/f tyre side wall cut & screw in tread

n/s/r tyre badly cut & tread worn

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

play n/s/f wheel bearing

washer fluid level low

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 DVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

LM54 DVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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