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LY54 CYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 CYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,371 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,277 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,309 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,730 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,557 miles

Cracking to offside rear tyre

Damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,833 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,233 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 37,166 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 23,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LY54 CYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LY54 CYZ, 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 LY54 CYZ registered?

LY54 CYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is LY54 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 CYZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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