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CN54 LGG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,994 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 96,900 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror broken and sharp edges (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,727 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 89,272 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking sidewall and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 89,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf but preventing the ingress of dirt (etc) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres have slight cracking in tread pattern

Pass 19 Dec 2022 86,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 83,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre slight feathering outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2020 81,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,488 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,626 miles

some rust in brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,634 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement up (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,166 miles

both front thrust arm bushes splitting

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,111 miles

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)

very slight cracks in front suspension thrust arm bushes.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 51,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

button missing from n/s/f seatbelt.

very slight cracks in front suspension thrust arm bushes.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,739 miles

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,640 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 39,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,021 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,021 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 37,020 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CN54 LGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CN54 LGG, 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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CN54 LGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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