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LM54 JUF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 127,471 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 122,414 miles

Front N/S & O/S headlamps are becoming cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 122,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front N/S & O/S headlamps are becoming cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 117,674 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 116,399 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 115,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,965 miles

Both headlamp aim projected beam image poor

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 111,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both headlamp aim projected beam image poor

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 107,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,477 miles

Oil leak

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2018 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,832 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,517 miles

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 28 Jan 2016 87,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,160 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,183 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,351 miles

Offside Front 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 JUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

LM54 JUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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