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L8 DJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

45,646 mi
Last recorded45,646 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 45,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 44,882 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 43,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 42,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 42,033 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 42,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,572 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 41,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 40,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 40,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,823 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 38,823 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 38,782 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 37,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,758 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 35,758 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 34,224 miles

N/S/F tyre 0mm on outer edge (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

N/S/R tyre getting low 3mm

O/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,452 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,656 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 30,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 28,374 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 28,374 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 26,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside inner track rod has slight play

Pass 26 May 2011 26,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside inner track rod has slight play

Pass 20 May 2010 23,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,284 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,931 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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L8 DJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L8 DJV, 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 L8 DJV registered?

L8 DJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is L8 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 DJV shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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