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LY54 OFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 110,418 miles

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

Offside Front fog light broken

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,893 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken and not working

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 105,891 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken and not working

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

Pass 23 May 2024 99,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 94,067 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 94,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,390 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,383 miles

O/S/F fog lamp lens damage

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 80,383 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

O/S/F fog lamp lens damage

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 76,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,362 miles

n/s/r tyre close to MOT limit at 2.5mm & in poor condition

o/s/f fog light Len's broken

Pass 23 May 2017 57,115 miles

CENTRE METAL EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN OFF THE EXHAUST

RUBBING SOUND WHEN REAR WHEELS ARE TURNED WHICH MAY BE THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES

THE NSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 23 May 2017 57,113 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CENTRE METAL EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN OFF THE EXHAUST

RUBBING SOUND WHEN REAR WHEELS ARE TURNED WHICH MAY BE THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES

THE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE RUSTY

THE NSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 25 May 2016 55,405 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 55,397 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 52,603 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN BADLY ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 19 May 2015 52,603 miles

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

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN BADLY ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 22 May 2014 48,383 miles

THE BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

THE NSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS VERY BADLY CRACKED BUT CORDS CANNOT BE SEEN BUT THE TYRE NEEDS CHANGING ASAP

THE OSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED BUT CORDS CAN NOT BE SEEN BUT TYRE WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Fail 22 May 2014 48,383 miles

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

THE BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

THE NSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS VERY BADLY CRACKED BUT CORDS CANNOT BE SEEN BUT THE TYRE NEEDS CHANGING ASAP

THE OSF TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED BUT CORDS CAN NOT BE SEEN BUT TYRE WILL NEED CHANGING SOON

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 May 2013 44,521 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND THE TYRES MAY NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

CUT IN OSF TYRE TREAD NOT TO THE CORDS

THE NSF TYRE WAS AT 12P SI AND THE OSF WAS AT 18 PSI

THE OOSR AND NSR OUTER PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE MIN

Fail 17 May 2013 44,521 miles

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

THE NSF TYRE WAS AT 12P SI AND THE OSF WAS AT 18 PSI

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND THE TYRES MAY NEED CHANGING VERY SOON

CUT IN OSF TYRE TREAD NOT TO THE CORDS

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OOSR AND NSR OUTER PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE MIN

Pass 22 May 2012 41,143 miles

THE REAR OUTER PADS MAY BE STARTING TO GET LOW

THERE IS A SMALL CUT IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD BUT NOT TO THE CORDS

Fail 16 May 2011 36,917 miles

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

SMALL CUT IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD WHICH DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

Pass 16 May 2011 36,917 miles

SMALL CUT IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD WHICH DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

Pass 10 May 2010 33,353 miles

SCREW IN NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 27 May 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,041 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2007 22,061 miles

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

both o/s tyres slight sidewall damage

different size tyres fitted front to rear

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2007 22,043 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres slight sidewall damage

different size tyres fitted front to rear

undertray fitted

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 OFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

LY54 OFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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