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LF54 BYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,731 mi
Last recorded120,731 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 120,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 120,654 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 on each side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 117,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 114,268 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 114,263 miles

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

Front Steering linkage fouling Both side (2.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,209 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,068 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 100,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,034 miles

exhaust strap broken

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,303 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,279 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,397 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,782 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2009 37,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,863 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)

large under trays

new front disc and pads fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,795 miles

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

both head/light aims on upper limit

large under trays

offside rear too wear limiters

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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LF54 BYT 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 68%.

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 LF54 BYT, 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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LF54 BYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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