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LK04 FYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,956 mi
Last recorded93,956 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 FYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 93,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,680 miles

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

rear discs are corroding

Fail 14 Jan 2008 59,680 miles

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)

rear discs are corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,534 miles

front wipers are smeary

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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LK04 FYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK04 FYH, 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 LK04 FYH registered?

LK04 FYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LK04 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK04 FYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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