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LM54 DYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,704 mi
Last recorded157,704 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2022 157,704 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2022 157,704 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 151,496 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2021 151,496 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2020 144,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,323 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 122,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 93,663 miles

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

Front Inner play in steering rack inner joints

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 93,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cuts but not cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished

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

engine management light on

item removed from the front windscreen prior to test

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine hunting

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,468 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 82,468 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,954 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,119 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 27,640 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,138 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords.

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 DYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 DYT, 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 DYT registered?

LM54 DYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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