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LR54 LYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 125,545 miles

discs worn

plastic sills,under trays and engine bar covers

rear anti roll bar poor condition

rear springs rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2011 125,545 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

discs worn

plastic sills,under trays and engine bar covers

rear anti roll bar poor condition

rear springs rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2011 124,676 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bold on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 112,151 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 112,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 100,539 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2009 10,051 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Wing Mirror Damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 83,719 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 83,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 LYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 LR54 LYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR54 LYX?

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What year was LR54 LYX registered?

LR54 LYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is LR54 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 LYX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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