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LG04 LLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,339 mi
Last recorded47,339 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,497 miles

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

rear nearside tyre worn close to legal limit

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly lipped

front tyres wearing uneven

nearside front tyre scuffed to sidewall

rear pads appear low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,525 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,757 miles

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

slight play on o/s/f steering track rod end

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to inspect inner and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,848 miles

front most lower suspension arm inner bushes have movement

gearbox sump covered in oil

inner & outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,716 miles

both rear tyres worn down to min tread depth

unable to fully inspect underneath due to covers fitted

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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LG04 LLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LG04 LLJ, 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 LG04 LLJ registered?

LG04 LLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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