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LH54 AFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH54 AFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,004 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,549 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension's including front & rear subframe's are corroded

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,083 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,650 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,543 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,097 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,239 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 64,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,577 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,912 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 59,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 59,017 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 59,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 58,121 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,892 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 55,892 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,005 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside rear wheel damaged on inner lip advice change or repair

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside rear wheel damaged on inner lip advice change or repair

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,388 miles

nearside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge advice change

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre large cut in tread/shoulder

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,312 miles

offside rear tyre has signs of rubbing on damaged wheel arch no rubbing found during test

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,447 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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LH54 AFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LH54 AFJ, 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 LH54 AFJ registered?

LH54 AFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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