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LM54 GSV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,493 mi
Last recorded113,493 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 112,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 110,432 miles

Central Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 May 2017 110,380 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gear box? ()

Fail 5 May 2017 110,380 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gear box? ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,750 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 105,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 89,642 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 89,638 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 80,274 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on outer edges of tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,274 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on outer edges of tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 67,577 miles

Gearbox multiplug leaking oil.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,665 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,749 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 GSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GSV, 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 GSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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