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AY54 LGL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 95,635 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 93,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 90,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 77,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 71,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 63,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,108 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in tread of n/s/r tyre

under body shields fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,108 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

nail in tread of n/s/r tyre

under body shields fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,275 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

under body shields fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 33,256 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

under body shields fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,569 miles

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,035 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

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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AY54 LGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AY54 LGL, 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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AY54 LGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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