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AB02 LON

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,978 mi
Last recorded91,978 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 LON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear by calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front door mirror discoloured

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear by calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front door mirror discoloured

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears, to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and ns repeater (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre outer wall cut

smokes on idle

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (headlights faded) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,290 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no acceleration detected on smoke test, too clean

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outerwall poor

offside front tyre outerwall cut, no cords showing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 54,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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AB02 LON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AB02 LON, 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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AB02 LON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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