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LX54 NYK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,176 mi
Last recorded130,176 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 NYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 130,176 miles

Coolant leak header tank weeping ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded advise polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower tie rods and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 130,176 miles

Coolant leak header tank weeping ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded advise polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower tie rods and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 121,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 14 May 2024 114,253 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 114,230 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside lower arm bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,503 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,235 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,373 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer edge of both front tyre,s worn.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer edge of both front tyre,s worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,768 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,821 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 26,821 miles

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)

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

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

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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LX54 NYK 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 79.2%.

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 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 LX54 NYK, 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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LX54 NYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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