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LL04 DXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,468 mi
Last recorded124,468 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 DXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,468 miles

Service light on.

Service light on.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 112,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 105,616 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 105,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 99,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 89,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 77,845 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 77,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,752 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,927 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 64,927 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,902 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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LL04 DXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL04 DXJ, 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 LL04 DXJ registered?

LL04 DXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2004.

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