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MA54 XLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,519 mi
Last recorded104,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 104,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,422 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leaking sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 87,421 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leaking sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 73,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,126 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded off and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp incomplete

Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,510 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 51,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front imbalanced at 38 percent (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,966 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,089 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,067 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,047 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

high level brake light inop

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 27,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,509 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 19,449 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,921 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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MA54 XLJ 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 72%.

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 MA54 XLJ, 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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MA54 XLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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