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LR54 LYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 162,894 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 162,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 153,007 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 150,268 miles

fronty discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, front & rear brake pads wearing thin, both sides front wheel bearings have slight play, both sides front tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn, both front springs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2013 148,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 148,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 145,820 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 28 Oct 2011 141,991 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 134,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine under tray damaged

parking brake lever does not always return to fully to off position.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 123,087 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

under shield damaged & n/s front corner missing

Fail 31 Oct 2009 123,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

under shield damaged & n/s front corner missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 106,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,411 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 LYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

LR54 LYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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The MOT history for LR54 LYH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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