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LN54 XLM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,561 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 78,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,984 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,859 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre outter wall worn

both rear brake disc corried

offside doors damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,135 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 67,660 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 63,997 miles

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,807 miles

n/s/front splash gaurd has hit tyre in the past

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2007 50,235 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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 XLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

LN54 XLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is LN54 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 XLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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