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LR54 YJL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,371 mi
Last recorded135,371 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 135,371 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2021 117,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 117,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 101,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 101,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,716 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,532 miles

EMS warning light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,024 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 YJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR54 YJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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