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LN54 XLV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,814 mi
Last recorded73,814 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,018 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 67,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,455 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 65,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 62,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 62,000 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,284 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 56,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 155,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,417 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,534 miles

Nearside side repeator intermitant

Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside side repeator intermitant

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,233 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,938 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM

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 XLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

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

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