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LG04 LZT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,848 mi
Last recorded116,848 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,848 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine management warning light on

Fail 16 Oct 2017 116,848 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine management warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,120 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Oct 2016 106,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,101 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 86,098 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

nearside front tyre damaged on the outer wall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 774,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,904 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres has cuts on the outside wall

Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,567 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 38,816 miles

cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

cuts on outer wall of nearside rear tyre

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 LZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LG04 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

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

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