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LM54 LSV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,582 mi
Last recorded105,582 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 105,582 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective front bracket and rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 105,582 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective front bracket and rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 104,629 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust bracket is broken and exhaust center section leaking

front windscreen damaged

various brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 26 May 2020 104,629 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust bracket is broken and exhaust center section leaking

front windscreen damaged

various brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 13 May 2019 101,956 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

x 2 exhaust bracket are broken and exhaust is blowing

x 2 front drop link dust covers are slight damage

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,873 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated and blowing. Brakets broken but still adequately supported

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

Parking brake pedal slightly sticking on release

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 94,648 miles

Exhaust blowing at rear

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 24 May 2016 89,847 miles

Exhaust braket broken middle way

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2015 86,117 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,935 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 76,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,966 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 68,956 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

drivers seat does not tilt forward

offside number plate bulb dim

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,966 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n\s\f tyre damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,302 miles

azdvise front disc's

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,470 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,755 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 LSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

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

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