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LN54 YHU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,143 mi
Last recorded122,143 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 120,119 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken mountings (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 108,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,958 miles

oil seeping from gearbox

slight cracking on offside front tyre

slight hissing noise from fuel tank pump

Fail 8 Sep 2015 100,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil seeping from gearbox

slight cracking on offside front tyre

slight hissing noise from fuel tank pump

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,911 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,182 miles

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

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

noise from front cat

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

noise from front cat

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,460 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake disc,s worn.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in.

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 YHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LN54 YHU, 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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LN54 YHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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