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LC04 AVB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,525 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush at the chassis,worn/deteriorated splitting,slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 102,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull lens,slightly effects intensity and image sharpness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull lens,slightly effects intensity and image sharpness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,785 miles

Near and offside front fog lamps inoperative

Fail 4 Sep 2019 90,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm /ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Near and offside front fog lamps inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,750 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,216 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,918 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,918 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,750 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 44,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,338 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,381 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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LC04 AVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC04 AVB, 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 LC04 AVB registered?

LC04 AVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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