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LN54 TKD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,102 mi
Last recorded66,102 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 66,102 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,740 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 56,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 51,622 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,408 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 47,408 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,885 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,750 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 35,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,388 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 12 Dec 2015 32,388 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken on rear pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,869 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,724 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded.

exhaust bracket broken,system secure.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 18,451 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,856 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 12,955 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,102 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 TKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

LN54 TKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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