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LG04 LLN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,235 mi
Last recorded157,235 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 157,235 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 145,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 145,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 135,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 135,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 125,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,964 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 115,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 104,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 92,217 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 80,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,585 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,883 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,345 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,784 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 15,784 miles

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

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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LG04 LLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LG04 LLN, 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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LG04 LLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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