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LM54 GOC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,406 mi
Last recorded131,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 127,708 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 127,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 121,492 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,812 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 107,519 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak under trays fitted ()

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 May 2018 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak under trays fitted ()

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Apr 2017 156,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,039 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 142,039 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 129,026 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2015 129,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 117,118 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 117,118 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 113,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 113,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,760 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,937 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 45,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,329 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 36,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

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

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