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LA04 GYP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,197 mi
Last recorded75,197 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,197 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,529 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,933 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever close to end of travel

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LA04 GYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA04 GYP registered?

LA04 GYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is LA04 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 GYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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