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LA04 EHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,343 mi
Last recorded142,343 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 EHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 142,343 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both, lower holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe is rusty

Rear suspension arms rusty

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 139,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring rubbing lower arm

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

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

Rear subframe is rusty

rear suspension is rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2022 139,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring rubbing lower arm

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

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

Rear subframe is rusty

rear suspension is rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2021 137,637 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 137,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,132 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 133,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear suspension arm rusty

rear suspension frame rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,188 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 123,188 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,303 miles

Front windscreen has wiper damage

Pass 23 Jan 2015 107,718 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 107,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,659 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 103,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,015 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,678 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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LA04 EHF 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 63.6%.

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 LA04 EHF, 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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LA04 EHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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