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LD04 RUH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 RUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2020 94,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,361 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 93,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,031 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 84,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Front (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,966 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,933 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 66,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,383 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,757 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,755 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)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LD04 RUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD04 RUH registered?

LD04 RUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LD04 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 RUH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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