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LK04 YJX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 49,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 45,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 37,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 32,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 27,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 27,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower FOG LAMP UNIT SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,090 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 27,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stickers on screen (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 22,887 miles

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

offside front tyre severley perished, but not showing cords or ply

Pass 9 May 2011 21,873 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished on side walls

nearside front tyre slightly bucked

Pass 11 May 2010 20,808 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,567 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 15,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LK04 YJX registered?

LK04 YJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for LK04 YJX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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