CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM54 JKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

208,148 mi
Last recorded208,148 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 208,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2026 207,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As chalked front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 9 May 2025 198,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Indicators are slightly white

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2025 198,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm As chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Indicators are slightly white

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2024 188,366 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 171,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2023 171,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 154,657 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 154,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 130,950 miles

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inside edge

both rear exhaust rubbers are perished / split

centre section is cracked but not causing excessive leak

n/s front link rod bottom balljoint cover is split

rear coil springs have surface rust

Pass 8 May 2020 123,319 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2020 123,319 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 123,304 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 123,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,090 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 120,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 93,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,566 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,449 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,375 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM54 JKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM54 JKN?

You can check the full history of LM54 JKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM54 JKN registered?

LM54 JKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is LM54 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 JKN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM54 JKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM54 JKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.