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LM54 DZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,385 mi
Last recorded121,385 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,325 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2017 118,142 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 108,182 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 108,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,550 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded off..

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand..(no bind detected in brake rollers)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,442 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,438 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,160 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 DZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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