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LJ04 DHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 104,162 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour reverse lamp flashing instead of indicator fault message o dash (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 100,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

travel in parking brake

Fail 23 Jan 2020 100,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

travel in parking brake

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,414 miles

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak- poss gearbox

Fail 16 Jan 2019 95,414 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr indicator discoloured

oil leak- poss gearbox

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,440 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 90,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

eml on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,794 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 85,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,794 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs wearing & corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

outer sill covers, under covers, engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2016 81,794 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

front brake discs wearing & corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly above covers)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

outer sill covers, under covers, engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,684 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 47,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,157 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)

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,239 miles

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

under car where plastic trays and coverings are cannot be eximened

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,650 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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LJ04 DHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LJ04 DHV, 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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LJ04 DHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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