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LM54 JHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

185,149 mi
Last recorded185,149 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 JHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 185,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 173,473 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 167,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 166,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 166,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 162,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 157,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 8 Dec 2017 153,475 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Dec 2017 153,473 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine light on

front brake ads appear low

hand brake slow to release

Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,011 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 148,011 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,072 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Fail 21 Dec 2015 137,072 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rattle from exhaust

slight play in both inner track rod ends

Fail 8 Dec 2014 129,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 129,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 121,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres tread worn uneavenly / flat spotting on the inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2013 121,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres tread worn uneavenly / flat spotting on the inner edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 112,808 miles

both rear brake discs corroded / show a slight judder

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,900 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc has corrosion to the inner face

offside rear brake disc has some corrosion to the inner face

Fail 22 Dec 2011 103,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc has corrosion to the inner face

offside rear brake disc has some corrosion to the inner face

Pass 22 Dec 2010 100,189 miles

both front tyres traed worn on the outer edge

front brakes show a slight judder

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,242 miles

nearside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush

offside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush

Fail 22 Dec 2009 90,240 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush

offside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension bush

parking brake long travel but has reserve aplication

Pass 18 Dec 2008 76,488 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 76,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,826 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 JHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JHF, 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 JHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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