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LN54 XRC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,543 mi
Last recorded145,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 145,543 miles

some light corrosion at rear

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,469 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 131,467 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,349 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 106,370 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 106,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,090 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm

Offside Rear tyre 2-3mm

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre stop lamp has two bulbs not working

Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,626 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf to rear at rear can not make an assessment corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both sides rear flexi hoses perished

centre stop lamp has two bulbs not working

Pass 26 Oct 2018 88,349 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 88,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 83,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover,under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 74,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover,under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,847 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,216 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front foglamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,318 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 51,318 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted.Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,138 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.N/s /r wheel rim buckled slightly on inner edge.

N/s/f trim panel under washer bottle missing.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,252 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 28,696 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 28,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,512 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 XRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

LN54 XRC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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