2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YL53 LHC
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 115,939 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,939 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL53 LHC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2022
- 115,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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YL53 LHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (YL53 LHC) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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