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LM54 AHN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,086 mi
Last recorded175,086 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 AHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 175,086 miles

Age Related Underbody Surface Corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 168,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 166,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 160,742 miles

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

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

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

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2022 160,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

engin ecovers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 153,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

complete under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 153,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

complete under cover body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover panels fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 151,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 143,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

oil dampness to engine

Pass 20 Jun 2018 133,321 miles

complete under body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 133,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

complete under body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,893 miles

engine cover fitted & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 106,823 miles

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 95,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

sill cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,620 miles

sill covers fitted

u/body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,159 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 31,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,600 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 25,600 miles

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

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,316 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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LM54 AHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LM54 AHN, 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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LM54 AHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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