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LM54 DYY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,346 mi
Last recorded230,346 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 230,346 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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 inside worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 213,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 201,764 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 189,518 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 181,404 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 170,469 miles

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 157,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2014 157,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml staying on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 142,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 142,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 127,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 91,978 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,840 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 71,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 49,074 miles

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

both front tyres have slight shoulder wear

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 DYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

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

Is LM54 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 DYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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