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LM54 HXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,038 mi
Last recorded189,038 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 189,038 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 189,038 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 185,548 miles

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 185,547 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 180,579 miles

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.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 180,579 miles

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.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 176,602 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 176,577 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 172,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 161,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 143,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 125,858 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipes radiator end.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 110,013 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 109,857 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,452 miles

O/F fog lamp lenz cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 92,452 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 77,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,083 miles

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

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 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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What year was LM54 HXJ registered?

LM54 HXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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