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LF04 YHR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 YHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 134,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers corroded both

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade broken

exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2021 134,058 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorbers corroded both

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade broken

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,109 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 130,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,706 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 97,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,943 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2015 82,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,076 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,806 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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LF04 YHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF04 YHR, 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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LF04 YHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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