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LK04 LWY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 LWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 117,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,074 miles

slight play in both front bottom balljoints

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,373 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondary catch missing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 101,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondary catch missing

Pass 1 Apr 2013 84,466 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,146 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 65,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,113 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,113 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,198 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 60,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,259 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,259 miles

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

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 LWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LK04 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

LK04 LWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is LK04 LWY safe to buy?

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