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LS54 XZN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,170 mi
Last recorded140,170 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 XZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,905 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 122,905 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,502 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt compliance arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 106,412 miles

Nearside Front Top mount noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 106,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,370 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre tread inner wear

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,978 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,966 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,220 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,580 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 24 Dec 2007 36,550 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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LS54 XZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

LS54 XZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LS54 XZN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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