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LN54 XPT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,895 miles

Slight play in nearside front rear arm ball joint

Slight play in offside rear lower stub axle bush

Upper engine cover broken

Vehicle has major oil leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Slight play in nearside front rear arm ball joint

Slight play in offside rear lower stub axle bush

Upper engine cover broken

Vehicle has major oil leak

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,010 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower steel suspension arms outer bushes started to deterate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear lower bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,010 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower steel suspension arms outer bushes started to deterate (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear lower bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,168 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,464 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 77,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 60,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,033 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,739 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 45,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,080 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 23,074 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,962 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 22,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,138 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 XPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

LN54 XPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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