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LC04 XBA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,346 mi
Last recorded94,346 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers worn

offside headlamp mounts repaired

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,922 miles

advise on front brake disc condition reccomend replacement next pad change app 2000/2500 miles

Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,922 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise on front brake disc condition reccomend replacement next pad change app 2000/2500 miles

advise on rear brake disc condition reccomend replacement aloing with brake pads

Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,506 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,447 miles

Advised on condition of inner face of front brake discs

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advised on condition of inner face of front brake discs

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,752 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 57,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,252 miles

front brake disks are worn

front number plate is damaged but still readable

front offside drag link dust cover is split

fuel filler cap is hard to open

Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,252 miles

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

front brake disks are worn

front number plate is damaged but still readable

front offside drag link dust cover is split

fuel filler cap is hard to open

Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,112 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 20,108 miles

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

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

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 XBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

LC04 XBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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