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LX54 SZL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,337 mi
Last recorded170,337 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 170,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear suspension upper arms rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2024 170,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction n/s front spot light not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s front pads 3/4 worn

o/s front tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear suspension upper arms rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2023 159,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 146,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most & upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 121,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 121,864 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,208 miles

Side repeater fault

Fail 7 Jan 2020 113,208 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,637 miles

O/s mirror glass deteriorated but not affecting view to rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 101,636 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 77,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,207 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 65,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,295 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,537 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,520 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,227 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,562 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,538 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 SZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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