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LN54 SYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,751 mi
Last recorded76,751 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 71,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 71,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,480 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 55,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads over half worn

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 31 May 2018 55,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads over half worn

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 27 May 2017 52,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking around inner and outer edges of tread and scrubbing on edges of tread. 225/45/17

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads over half worn.

rear brake pads around half worn

Fail 27 May 2017 52,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking around inner and outer edges of tread and scrubbing on edges of tread. 225/45/17

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads over half worn.

rear brake pads around half worn

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Offside Front tyre cracking around inner and outer edges of tread 225/45/17

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around inner and outer edges of tread and starting to scrub on inner 245/40/17

front and rear brake pads over half worn.

Fail 27 May 2016 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play steel arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Offside Front tyre cracking around inner and outer edges of tread 225/45/17

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking around inner and outer edges of tread and starting to scrub on inner 245/40/17

front and rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 13 May 2015 45,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 365,098 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 36,509 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,043 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 225/45/17

srs warning lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,577 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,452 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,792 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 23,792 miles

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

off side front tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,217 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,771 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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LN54 SYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LN54 SYT, 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 LN54 SYT registered?

LN54 SYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LN54 SYT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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