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LX54 VYG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,944 mi
Last recorded58,944 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 58,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and started to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush perished, splitting and bonding failing (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and started to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 58,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and started to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush perished, splitting and bonding failing (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and started to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 57,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,010 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber bush worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,934 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 52,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,652 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,456 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,488 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,400 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,549 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 40,549 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,713 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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LX54 VYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX54 VYG, 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 LX54 VYG registered?

LX54 VYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LX54 VYG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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