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LN54 XPY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,510 mi
Last recorded120,510 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 120,510 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 120,510 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,277 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 77,542 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt from all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,874 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,191 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre is perished

o/s/rear tyre is perished

Fail 6 Jul 2014 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2014 58,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,883 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 48,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,864 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,845 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 27,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,887 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 XPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

LN54 XPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is LN54 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 XPY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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