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LN54 SXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,063 mi
Last recorded83,063 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 SXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,063 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner plastic wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 77,244 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 73,224 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,470 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All fout wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,934 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,193 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 58,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,202 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,956 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,526 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 29,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,617 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 SXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

LN54 SXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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