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L11 MPY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 MPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 99,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 96,466 miles

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (inner bush) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,669 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,337 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes perished

nearside and offside front lower rear arm bushes slight play in lower swivels

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,755 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,731 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Feb 2013 69,640 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,636 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs starting to corrode and worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 60,621 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 44,339 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns handbrake reading a bit low

Fail 23 May 2007 34,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

adv on both front tyres worn below 16.mm on edges

Pass 23 May 2007 34,187 miles

adv on both front tyres worn below 16.mm on edges

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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L11 MPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L11 MPY, 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 L11 MPY registered?

L11 MPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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