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LM54 GNN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 114,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 114,679 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 98,279 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 98,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,109 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,917 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 63,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,483 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush worn and allowing movement

Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,085 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,030 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,454 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 31,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,206 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,215 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 20,215 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 4 Feb 2008 17,402 miles

n/s front wearing low on outside edge

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 GNN 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 72%.

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 LM54 GNN, 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 GNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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