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LS54 TMU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 TMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020
Pass 18 Apr 2019 211,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 201,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 201,791 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking 2 (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 190,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 185,228 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 170,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 170,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 157,369 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 157,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 145,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 139,460 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 118,293 miles

Front nearside brake showing fluctuation on rolling road test indicating a warped disk

Fail 24 Nov 2010 118,293 miles

Front nearside brake showing fluctuation on rolling road test indicating a warped disk

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 94,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,458 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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LS54 TMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS54 TMU, 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 LS54 TMU registered?

LS54 TMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LS54 TMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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