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LS54 YAO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,194 mi
Last recorded189,194 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 189,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 176,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 176,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 162,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Brake reaction arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 117,228 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,764 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,106 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 91,118 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,102 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,777 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 54,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,853 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,912 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 YAO 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 LS54 YAO, 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 LS54 YAO registered?

LS54 YAO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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