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CV04 LJK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,233 mi
Last recorded121,233 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,233 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 121,233 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under covers fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 115,976 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,322 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,285 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,740 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 76,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,532 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,041 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

SRS light on

brake fluid below maximum

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,547 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 29,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,928 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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CV04 LJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV04 LJK, 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 CV04 LJK registered?

CV04 LJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is CV04 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV04 LJK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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