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LM54 DXC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,709 mi
Last recorded149,709 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 149,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,910 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary catch defective

ply in column covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 144,910 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ply in column covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 139,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,984 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 134,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,291 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,037 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower hub bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front section support bracket broken

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 25 Aug 2016 109,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front section support bracket broken

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,254 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken off.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 99,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust mounting broken off.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

rear tyres have cuts which have been glued.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 92,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,693 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 82,578 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,522 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,712 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,489 miles

1) front and rear brake pads look low req closer inspection asap 2) front and rear brake discs worn req measuring 3) underbody and outer sill covers fitted 4) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,554 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 DXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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