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LJ54 PBY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,953 mi
Last recorded95,953 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 95,953 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 95,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 58,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully see brakes recomend inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,226 miles

nearside front low on tread

offside & nearside rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,129 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 30,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,447 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 13,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ54 PBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ54 PBY, 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 LJ54 PBY registered?

LJ54 PBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 PBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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