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LR54 CYF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 CYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 80,751 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 80,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 76,522 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,300 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,385 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 64,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 56,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,606 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread. O/S/*R has nail in tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outer edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 42,106 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Signs of Nearside front tyre been run flat - bald on outer edge and sidewall worn

Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Signs of Nearside front tyre been run flat - bald on outer edge and sidewall worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,028 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 38,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,232 miles

Rear tyres worn low on tread

Some brake bind off side front

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,064 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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LR54 CYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LR54 CYF, 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 LR54 CYF registered?

LR54 CYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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