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LN54 XLT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,268 mi
Last recorded124,268 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,268 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 124,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 119,935 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 119,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 116,299 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 116,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 113,840 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 113,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,390 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,827 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 105,097 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,334 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,131 miles

both front indicators discoloured

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

headlamps not switching off

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened section (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear section. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened section (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,261 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,257 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,306 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,307 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 77,303 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,438 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 68,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,299 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 XLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

LN54 XLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is LN54 XLT safe to buy?

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