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L22 EJF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 EJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 134,035 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 133,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,575 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 109,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,935 miles

o/s front fog light broken

Fail 19 Jan 2015 104,935 miles

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

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

o/s front fog light broken

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,869 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 93,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 76,639 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,577 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,040 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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L22 EJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L22 EJF, 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 L22 EJF registered?

L22 EJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is L22 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 EJF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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