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LS54 YBL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,849 mi
Last recorded103,849 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 103,849 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,076 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,511 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,511 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,641 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

rear exhaust support corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2016 80,521 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre outer tread to shoulder wearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,968 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,559 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 49,559 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,695 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,261 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 YBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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