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LC04 JCY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 98,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,309 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 92,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,377 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 89,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,790 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,370 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 84,370 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner cv gaitor damaged and leaking small amount of grease

Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning light on

o/s/r inner cv boot slightly damaged ad leaking a small amount of grease

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,950 miles

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

management lamp has been reset but fault may return

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,577 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,978 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads just starting to get low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,278 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 JCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

LC04 JCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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