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LY54 XBP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,343 mi
Last recorded64,343 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 64,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 63,515 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower sill covers and underbody plastics obscuring components and body condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,193 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,883 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 62,883 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,641 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,680 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 XBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

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

Is LY54 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 XBP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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