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EX04 LWH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,831 mi
Last recorded222,831 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 LWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 222,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Bright blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Bright blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 222,829 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working In mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Bright blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Bright blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 212,992 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR BACK BOX BLOWING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

both front lower ( rear suspension arms slight play in ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2019 197,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front lower ( rear suspension arms slight play in ball joints )

Pass 17 Mar 2018 181,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 165,296 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 165,296 miles

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

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

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

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 146,766 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn on both edges

engine covers and under trays

Pass 26 Feb 2015 132,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,351 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nsf Tyre Bald On Edge And Also Has Inner And Outer Sidewall Damage

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 100,716 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s engine mount deteriated

Fail 28 Feb 2012 91,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s engine mount deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,400 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 80,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,975 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,975 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 47,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,067 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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EX04 LWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EX04 LWH, 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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EX04 LWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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