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LJ04 KUK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 KUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose perished ,advise renewing asap

bodywork damage

corrosion in near side front brake pipe

corrosion in rear brake pipes to hoses ,advise renewing asap

corrosion in rear coil springs

play in steering rack inner joints,limited vision due to covered parts

rear tyres on the limit

Fail 22 Sep 2023 122,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose perished ,advise renewing asap

bodywork damage

corrosion in near side front brake pipe

corrosion in rear brake pipes to hoses ,advise renewing asap

corrosion in rear coil springs

play in steering rack inner joints,limited vision due to covered parts

rear tyres on the limit

Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,617 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes, limited vision due to splash shield covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads look low but limited vision advise wheel off inspection

body damage

Fail 20 Oct 2022 117,612 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes, limited vision due to splash shield covering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pads look low but limited vision advise wheel off inspection

body damage

Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,490 miles

corrosion in both rear brake pipes and offside front brake pipe (limited vision on exact condition )

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,565 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,332 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded,limited vision

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,069 miles

E M L warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,071 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 57,323 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2013 50,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge. 195 65 15 91H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 50,977 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge. 195 65 15 91H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 45,906 miles

ESP turned off during RBT.

The O/S/F jacking point rubber is missing.

The O/S/R tyre is quite badly cut in the outer wall. Recommend that it is replaced.

The front lower suspension arm bushes are perrished.

Undertrays fitted.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 6 May 2011 41,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 35,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 30,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,796 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 KUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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