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LD54 YSU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,193 mi
Last recorded144,193 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 YSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 144,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Underside corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 131,385 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 124,642 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases porous (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 123,143 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 123,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,146 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer porous

Pass 7 Feb 2018 114,025 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 114,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,677 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,676 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,414 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear handbrake efforts low and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear light lense cracked not showing white light to rear

Fail 30 Sep 2014 101,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear light lense cracked not showing white light to rear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,009 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,549 miles

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

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

centre rear exhaust hanger detatched exhaust system still secure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both head/light aims on lower limit on zero/

exhaust bracket corroding

front and rear number/plate starting to discolour and front number/plate slightly in secure

large under trays

object on inside mirror

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,737 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number/plates discolouring

large under trays

offside front near to inner wing on lock

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2007 28,707 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

offside rear light lens cracked

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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LD54 YSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LD54 YSU, 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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LD54 YSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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