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LG54 DKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 109,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 109,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 107,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 107,393 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

windscreen washer jets inoperative

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 105,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,940 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 102,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,222 miles

Offside Front TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 98,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,763 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear light unit lens broken

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear light unit lens broken

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2015 81,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,423 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 76,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,930 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,930 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,625 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 61,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2011 61,465 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2010 54,747 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 54,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 49,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,119 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,402 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 28,179 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

cut in o/s/f tyre

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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LG54 DKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG54 DKN, 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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LG54 DKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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