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LX54 VYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 VYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,023 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 74,195 miles

Oil leak

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 72,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,841 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,057 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,057 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,979 miles

slight hole in both rear lamps bulbs painted recommend replacement

unable to get emissions so clean

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

slight hole in both rear lamps bulbs painted recommend replacement

unable to get emissions so clean

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,940 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 VYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

LX54 VYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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