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LL04 EBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,287 mi
Last recorded112,287 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 EBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER WALL N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 112,286 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER WALL N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 105,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,754 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,611 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre's on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,110 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 77,869 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 77,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 73,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,675 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,675 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2007 40,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL04 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

LL04 EBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is LL04 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL04 EBZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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