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LY54 OFB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 OFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 139,276 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight movement from front strut upper mountings

Fail 4 Nov 2019 130,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre inner edge badly worn needs changing asap

Slight movement from front strut upper mountings

Fail 29 Oct 2019 130,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 122,122 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 115,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 115,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,601 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding after parking brake applied (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,461 miles

rear brake pads very very low

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Sep 2015 102,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,907 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 74,907 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,932 miles

all 4 wheels & tyres are slightly damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre splitting

n/s/r tyre torn

o/s/f tyre torn

Pass 6 Aug 2011 50,168 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 50,168 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,010 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,024 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 23,555 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 OFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OFB, 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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LY54 OFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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