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LY54 LRE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,512 mi
Last recorded105,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,394 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 95,394 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front lower rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 84,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,724 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,514 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear brake discs pitted

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2011 46,595 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,918 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 LRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

LY54 LRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is LY54 LRE safe to buy?

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