MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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245/40/17 x 2 rears & 225/45/17 x 2 fronts..
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH IE & OE,, (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding NSR & OSR =BOTH....... (1.2.1 (f))
245/40/17 x 2 rears & 225/45/17 x 2 fronts..
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH IE & OE,, (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components and rear suspnsion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components and rear suspnsion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
All 4 springs corroded.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Above n/s rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Above n/s rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
All 4 springs corroded.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe across rear beam (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing wear inside tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing wear inside tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement showing corrosion (2.4.G.2)
Rear above normal play in links
Oil leak
oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipes radiator end.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/F fog lamp lenz cracked
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/F fog lamp lenz cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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LM54 HXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HXJ, 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 HXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.
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