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LB04 HKK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,816 mi
Last recorded122,816 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 122,815 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from rear of centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 111,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust mount rusted off (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from rear of centre box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring rubber mounting cup deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 2254517w

Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring rubber mounting cup deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 2254517w

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,851 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 92,851 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,979 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,979 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,857 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)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,879 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 HKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB04 HKK, 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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LB04 HKK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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