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LN54 XLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,728 mi
Last recorded103,728 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 XLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,728 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 93,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,734 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,806 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre inner sidewalls small cuts no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,575 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 56,573 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,057 miles

hanger rusted off exhaust by rear axle

Fail 22 Sep 2014 51,045 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

hanger rusted off exhaust by rear axle

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,577 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,839 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 XLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

LN54 XLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LN54 XLZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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