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LD04 PZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,914 mi
Last recorded147,914 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 PZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 147,914 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 143,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 143,307 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour Different to each other. One yellow, one white. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 135,174 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,172 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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,933 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,639 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,553 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,287 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,284 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,558 miles

Nearside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,768 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,967 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,762 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 29,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 PZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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