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LM54 JRZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,338 mi
Last recorded149,338 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 149,338 miles

offside headlamp image poor

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe/suspension corroded

rocker cover breather pipe leaking

small exhaust leak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 143,621 miles

offside front headlamp image poor

oil leak

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,320 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside handbrake reading much lower than offside, n/s 113kg, o/s 255kg

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,793 miles

offside headlamp image poor

rear brake pads are worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Inner edge wear

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 117,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre Inner edge wear

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,906 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 108,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,138 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 80,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 70,155 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 70,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,860 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,058 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,079 miles

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

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

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 JRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

LM54 JRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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