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L999 ADC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,722 mi
Last recorded133,722 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 ADC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 133,722 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,700 miles

Both rear tyre worn right down on inner edges + nearside front tyre worn down on outer edge 205/55 R16

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 115,098 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 115,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below 1.6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated rubber missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,475 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) pair ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and undertray covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) pair ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and undertray covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,265 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,938 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

slight leak from rear diff.

top engine cover damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,546 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,903 miles

Nsf tyre - outer shoulder worn, start to crack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rubber wiper blade start to split.

osf tyre -shoulders worn partially, start to crack.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,546 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,444 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,631 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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L999 ADC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L999 ADC, 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 L999 ADC registered?

L999 ADC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for L999 ADC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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