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LB04 ELV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 ELV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 118,742 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 118,542 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,839 miles

slight play nearside front suspension arm lower ball loint

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,511 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,569 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,569 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,667 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 67,174 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded & disconnected from exhaust.

front & rear numberplates fading.

Pass 26 May 2011 67,174 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded & disconnected from exhaust.

front & rear numberplates fading.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,445 miles

front & rear numberplates fading.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,625 miles

both front & rear numberplates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 43,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,588 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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LB04 ELV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV registered?

LB04 ELV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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