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LN54 GCX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,371 mi
Last recorded101,371 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 GCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 101,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,242 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2024 98,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,372 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,146 miles

Nearside Front FOGLAMP NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 95,142 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative SUSPENSION AREA SNAPPED BRACKET (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front FOGLAMP NOT WORKING

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE REACTION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,997 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 92,997 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 91,969 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 91,968 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,186 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,333 miles

Engine mangement light illuminated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front fog lamp insecure due to damage.

Nearside headlamp semi insecure as top bolt loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front suspension position detector (for management system) switch arm broken.

Offside front wiper blade wind deflector fitted upside down.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,333 miles

Engine mangement light illuminated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp insecure due to damage.

Nearside headlamp semi insecure as top bolt loose.

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

Offside front suspension position detector (for management system) switch arm broken.

Offside front wiper blade wind deflector fitted upside down.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,702 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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LN54 GCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LN54 GCX, 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 LN54 GCX registered?

LN54 GCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LN54 GCX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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