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LN54 SYY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,690 mi
Last recorded74,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 SYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 74,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 57,114 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,098 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 57,069 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction paint (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 50,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,926 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,246 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blades are smearing slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is not insecure

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear small cut to tyre

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,103 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,784 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,404 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,317 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,320 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,735 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 19,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,127 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 SYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

LN54 SYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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