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LB04 HKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,498 mi
Last recorded221,498 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 221,498 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 205,173 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 205,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of N/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 196,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 196,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 190,690 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 190,690 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 182,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2016 182,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 173,341 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)

o/s/f tyre feathered

Fail 13 Apr 2015 173,334 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

o/s/f tyre feathered

Pass 17 Apr 2014 164,931 miles

N/s/f tyre has a cut but not down to cords

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 9 May 2013 156,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 156,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 147,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2012 147,668 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2011 137,207 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to outer sills and under floor so unable to check for corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2011 137,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to outer sills and under floor so unable to check for corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 126,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 110,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,272 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 HKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel 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 LB04 HKU, 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 HKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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