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LS54 TLY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,458 mi
Last recorded158,458 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 158,458 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 158,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,618 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,540 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 141,540 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,051 miles

Near side rear coil spring slightly corodded

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,411 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 118,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 106,636 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 94,082 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 94,082 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,921 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 68,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,531 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 36,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,183 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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LS54 TLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS54 TLY, 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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LS54 TLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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