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LN54 XLP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,519 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 86,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,845 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,853 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 64,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,849 miles

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

service indicator on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

service indicator on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has several deep cuts in inner sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,409 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has several deep cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,167 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 18 Aug 2014 38,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 34,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,859 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,188 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,896 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 XLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

LN54 XLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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