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LY54 GZR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,618 mi
Last recorded67,618 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 GZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 67,617 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,489 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,457 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,456 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,271 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 34,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 28,584 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,802 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,991 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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LY54 GZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LY54 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

LY54 GZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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