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89,687 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES (N/S AND O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES (N/S AND O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch faulty on stalk when turning right. (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer. (7.1.2)
both front tyres have cracks around their inner treads
both rear tyres have cracks around their inner treads.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
ENGINE LAMP ON ???
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LB04 SZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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