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LY53 UEA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,568 mi
Last recorded85,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 70,561 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,611 miles

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

SRS Fault warning on.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 57,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,233 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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LY53 UEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LY53 UEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 UEA registered?

LY53 UEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is LY53 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 UEA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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