MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front head light shows pinkish light when just turned on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken off roll bar (1.7.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only will not stay on (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre worn on edges 2000 miles max 225/45r17 91y
o/s/r inner brake pad 2,3000 miles left.
o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm 245/40r17 91w
screw in n/s/r tyre on outer edge.may not be repairable.
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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LJ04 VYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.
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