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LC04 NPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,069 mi
Last recorded160,069 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 NPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022 160,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 144,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 136,776 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 130,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 123,808 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 123,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,635 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,377 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 41,316 miles

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

front number plate cracked

tape on front bumper / wing

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 NPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPE, 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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LC04 NPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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