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LS54 XZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,974 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 97,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,234 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 93,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,683 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 92,683 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,343 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,930 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,930 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering track-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on edge

service over due

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 55,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,401 miles

NSR tyre tread low on outer edge + nail in tread

OSF tyre tread low on edge

brake warning light on

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,401 miles

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

NSR tyre tread low on outer edge + nail in tread

OSF tyre tread low on edge

brake warning light on

Pass 17 May 2010 43,987 miles

front tyre treads getting low on edge

nail in OSF tyre tread

Pass 18 May 2009 38,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,298 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 XZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

LS54 XZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LS54 XZZ safe to buy?

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