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LS54 SUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 165,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 159,640 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 157,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Sub-frame & suspension components corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 157,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Sub-frame & suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 154,594 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 150,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 150,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 148,407 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 145,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 139,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,422 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 132,421 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,149 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 558,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,734 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 87,249 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 55,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,708 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,664 miles

Oil leaks from gear box

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 SUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LS54 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

LS54 SUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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