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LT54 MMF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,111 mi
Last recorded132,111 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 MMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 129,643 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 129,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,761 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,776 miles

advise n/s/r n/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,764 miles

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

advise n/s/r n/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,779 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,006 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 98,004 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,818 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 91,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,026 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 62,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,473 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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LT54 MMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT54 MMF, 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 LT54 MMF registered?

LT54 MMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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