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LM54 DXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,196 mi
Last recorded95,196 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,196 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,192 miles

Corrosion to suspension items

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Corrosion to suspension items

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres down to 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 85,096 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,332 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 82,331 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped back of back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear nail

Offside Front tyre inner edge

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,072 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,282 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,398 miles

park brake service [noisey]

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 44,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,368 miles

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

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 DXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

LM54 DXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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