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LN54 XKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

136,400 mi
Last recorded136,400 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 136,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 136,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 136,233 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 127,690 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 127,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 121,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 121,782 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 114,704 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,594 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 109,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 94,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,809 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 86,809 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,614 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,614 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,045 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,155 miles

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

covers under the car

Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the 1.6mm limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the 1.6mm limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,500 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 28,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,287 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,616 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 XKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LN54 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

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

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