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LM54 DYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,991 mi
Last recorded161,991 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 DYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 161,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 157,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 157,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 141,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,497 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 119,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 115,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 111,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,771 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 105,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 100,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 88,548 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 82,063 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,615 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight bind on N/S/R brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,136 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,881 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 49,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,729 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 DYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

LM54 DYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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