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LM54 JKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,955 mi
Last recorded143,955 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 JKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 143,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 133,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 128,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system noisey

front exhaust flexible pipe worn / noisey

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 128,885 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system noisey

front exhaust flexible pipe worn / noisey

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blow front pipe

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2012 124,783 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust blow front pipe

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,259 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 119,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 113,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,911 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 105,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,957 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 76,257 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 JKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

LM54 JKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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