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LS54 SOC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 118,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2026 118,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2025 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 102,065 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))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,831 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 95,820 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,544 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,313 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 84,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 76,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 66,972 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 66,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off side front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 57,684 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear marker.

Pass 23 May 2016 47,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 37,433 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,858 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 25,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 19 Mar 2013 22,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,680 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 21,680 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,626 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)

nsf tyre sidewall is runflat

Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,602 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,437 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,166 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 12,163 miles

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

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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LS54 SOC 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 LS54 SOC, 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 LS54 SOC registered?

LS54 SOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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