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L111 BAF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 BAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,284 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 83,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 78,548 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,154 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 74,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cuts on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,683 miles

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

Offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Rear exhaust mounting insecure but system adequately supported

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,562 miles

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

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Rear exhaust mounting insecure but system adequately supported

Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,136 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 60,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,398 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 53,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

not checked various parts of underside due to covers fitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,257 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

not checked various parts of underside due to covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,703 miles

Rear brake pads approx 75-80% worn on offside

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2007 29,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,656 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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L111 BAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 L111 BAF, 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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L111 BAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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