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LX54 OLC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,590 mi
Last recorded69,590 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 69,590 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 69,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 67,016 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,331 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,142 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,225 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 52,222 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,572 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,062 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 47,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,402 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,492 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread depth.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,492 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread depth.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 24,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,150 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,277 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 2 Sep 2010 12,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,888 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 7,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,068 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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LX54 OLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLC, 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 LX54 OLC registered?

LX54 OLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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