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LD04 ETD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,175 mi
Last recorded139,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 ETD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 139,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2017 126,407 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lense missing ns mirror indicators

product on lenses

Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,570 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 106,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,150 miles

Nearside front tyre abnormal wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,535 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,534 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 39,746 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,416 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 62,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,001 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,565 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,667 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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LD04 ETD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LD04 ETD, 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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LD04 ETD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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