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LJ04 YJX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,946 mi
Last recorded146,946 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 YJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 146,946 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 131,971 miles

check engine w/l on

Fail 19 Apr 2013 131,971 miles

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

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

check engine w/l on

need front wheels tracking

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,961 miles

NSR Tyre worn on raised edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some rear brake grab.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,961 miles

NSR Tyre worn on raised edge.

Some rear brake grab.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,366 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 60,358 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2007 43,781 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 YJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

LJ04 YJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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