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LS54 XZR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,834 mi
Last recorded57,834 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,834 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 57,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,114 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,926 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight brake bind osr

slight play in nsf lower rear arm inner bush

Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 56,780 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 55,788 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,575 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

Engine light on

Ribbed belt area noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,575 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

Engine light on

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

Ribbed belt area noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,839 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside wiper smears slightly

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and under covers fitted

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2015 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre side wall in bad condition

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 51,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre side wall in bad condition

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,198 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

O/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,136 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,950 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,940 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 43,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,467 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 XZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

LS54 XZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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