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LL03 CEL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,671 mi
Last recorded232,671 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 CEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 232,671 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 227,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 220,378 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 216,736 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2023 216,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 211,785 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 211,731 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 207,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror lens damaged (white spots)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 207,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror lens damaged (white spots)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 201,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,541 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 183,167 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 183,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 173,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,737 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 93,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 75,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2013 70,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2012 59,603 miles

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 May 2012 59,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,418 miles

n/s hand brake eff low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,560 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,274 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 21,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear tyre run flat damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,295 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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LL03 CEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL03 CEL, 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 LL03 CEL registered?

LL03 CEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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