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LG54 PYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

28,530 mi
Last recorded28,530 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 PYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 28,530 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,707 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 25,971 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,445 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 24,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 23,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2020 21,636 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,353 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2019 20,353 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2018 19,369 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 19,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 17,836 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 17,836 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 16,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

this vehicle requires tracking

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,936 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 10,497 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 10,497 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 10,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 8,721 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,336 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,043 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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LG54 PYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LG54 PYT, 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 LG54 PYT registered?

LG54 PYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is LG54 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG54 PYT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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