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LK54 BYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,020 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 80,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,740 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,281 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,361 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,914 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,858 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 145,543 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 137,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 128,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 120,880 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 111,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,292 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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LK54 BYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LK54 BYB, 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 LK54 BYB registered?

LK54 BYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LK54 BYB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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