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H2 LGD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,378 mi
Last recorded131,378 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 LGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 131,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,609 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 127,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged at outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen washer level low

Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,325 miles

air intake hose damaged

all steering, braking and suspension components are corroding, Slight in places more so in other areas, none of it was a reason to fail at the time of test

chip in windscreen but at the time of test did NOT affect the drivers view at all from the drivers seat

drive belt starting to perish/crack

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside front steering rack inner tie bar/ends have the slightest bit of play

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have the slightest bit of play

nearside front side repeater has the slightest markings on the end of it and a tiny hole

nearside front side repeater slightly slightly discolored

offside front washer jet is spraying water not direct on screen as such but was enough water to hit the screen at the time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,748 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

offside front seatbelt slight fraying

Fail 16 Mar 2017 108,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

offside front seatbelt slight fraying

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,850 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,702 miles

Front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,679 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,637 miles

pas fluid residue underneath the vehicle but no leak found

Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pas fluid residue underneath the vehicle but no leak found

Pass 6 May 2010 48,708 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 48,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 40,156 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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2008 32,831 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,891 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall and has small hole which may reach cords

Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall and has small hole which may reach cords

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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H2 LGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H2 LGD, 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 H2 LGD registered?

H2 LGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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