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LD04 UDP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,851 mi
Last recorded144,851 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 144,851 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 144,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 144,275 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges close to plys showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 129,570 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 129,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 H (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,861 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 117,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 102,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LAMP ON

Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,316 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML LAMP ON

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 4 May 2013 62,634 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

front windscreen wipers does not cleaning well

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,226 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,952 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,409 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2010 314,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,892 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,543 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 18,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UDP 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 57.1%.

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 UDP, 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 LD04 UDP registered?

LD04 UDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is LD04 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 UDP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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