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LJ04 FUB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,112 mi
Last recorded166,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 166,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 160,335 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 152,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 152,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 148,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 114,998 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 97,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2015 97,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 52,620 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyre sidewalls cut but no cords exsposed

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,382 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,780 miles

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

nearside rear tyre digs in sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front inner tyre wall has slight split & outer wall has damage

nearside rear outertyre wall has damage

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,097 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,292 miles

has had damage to near side front but been repaired

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 FUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LJ04 FUB, 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 LJ04 FUB registered?

LJ04 FUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is LJ04 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ04 FUB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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