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LC54 EKH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,588 mi
Last recorded100,588 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 EKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 100,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 98,357 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 98,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,919 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 96,904 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,852 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,219 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,219 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,378 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,140 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,953 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 68,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,129 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,729 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,333 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)

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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LC54 EKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC54 EKH, 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 LC54 EKH registered?

LC54 EKH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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