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LB04 EKY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,000 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 111,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,635 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 103,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,222 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arms both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 96,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,773 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,809 miles

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 48,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,966 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)

Pass 21 May 2007 31,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 31,369 miles

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

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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LB04 EKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB04 EKY, 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 LB04 EKY registered?

LB04 EKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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