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DA54 LNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,826 mi
Last recorded102,826 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 102,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 102,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SLIGHT SCRAPING NOISE FROM INNER DRUM

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS CHASSIS AND SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODING

Fail 22 Jul 2022 101,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS CHASSIS AND SUSPENTION COMPONENTS CORRODING

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ADVISE REAR BRAKE INSPECTION IN NEAR FUTURE

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened IN GENERAL AT REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 99,634 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED AS STANDARD

Fail 28 Jul 2020 99,634 miles

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

ADVISE REAR BRAKE CHECK IN NEAR FUTURE

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX PAN (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED AS STANDARD

Pass 30 May 2019 97,339 miles

Nearside Front drop link gaiter perishing and cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear drop link has play in bush

both rear coil springs corroding

play in rear roll bar mount [D] bushes

slight play and perishing in o/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 30 May 2019 97,338 miles

Position lamp not working all o/s/r lights inopp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front drop link gaiter perishing and cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear drop link has play in bush

both rear coil springs corroding

play in rear roll bar mount [D] bushes

slight play and perishing in o/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,213 miles

All metal rigid brake pipes surface corroding

All rear suspension components corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Full underbody covering fitted as standard

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,428 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 85,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 75,312 miles

All rear suspension components corroding and flaking

Rear brake pads 85% approx. worn

Rear road springs heavily corroded and flaking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,718 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,307 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 53,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 53,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,054 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 47,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 41,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,039 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,716 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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DA54 LNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA54 LNY, 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 DA54 LNY registered?

DA54 LNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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