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LS54 YDB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,781 mi
Last recorded70,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 YDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 70,781 miles

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Fail 30 Jan 2020 70,781 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,009 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 67,000 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,545 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 61,545 miles

Front Direction indicators not working both sides (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both sides not working (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,164 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 53,539 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,395 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,324 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,951 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS PERISHED.BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM CENTRES.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 33,722 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,607 miles

Heatshield loose

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2010 28,607 miles

Heatshield loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2009 38,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to inspect steeering & front suspension fully due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,975 miles

unable to inspect steeering & front suspension fully due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,314 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,223 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,102 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 YDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

LS54 YDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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