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LX54 SXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,329 mi
Last recorded102,329 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 SXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,608 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 97,608 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 94,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,372 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 88,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and side wall damaged

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discolouerd (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,657 miles

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

near side repeater lamp damaged function not impaired

Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,988 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn and outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2016 74,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn and outer wall damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 70,209 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 70,209 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,582 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 17 Jul 2013 59,230 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,025 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,548 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,252 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 SXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX54 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

LX54 SXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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