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LR54 YON

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,798 mi
Last recorded92,798 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 YON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 92,798 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,603 miles

front head lamps slightly faded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 88,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front head lamps slightly faded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,001 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components rear corroded

parking brake weak

Fail 9 Aug 2024 83,001 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components rear corroded

parking brake weak

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,082 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,231 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,253 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 51,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,314 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,125 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 YON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR54 YON, 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 YON registered?

LR54 YON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2004.

Is LR54 YON safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 YON shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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