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CV04 LLE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,032 mi
Last recorded101,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 100,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,104 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 93,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,315 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 87,227 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,870 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,247 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,247 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,299 miles

center brake light some bulbs out

Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,423 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 LLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV04 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

CV04 LLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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