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LL04 ECN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,786 mi
Last recorded124,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 124,786 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front and rear brake discs corroded

chip in screen

Fail 24 Jun 2022 124,777 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

chip in screen

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Nearside Rear shock absorber light misting of oil

both front lower front arm bushes splitting

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 114,801 miles

Offside Front antir oll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

both rear tyres worn low edges and inner sidewalls on legal limit

child seat

park brake release handle damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2016 114,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front antir oll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

both rear tyres worn low edges and inner sidewalls on legal limit

child seat

park brake release handle damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake plastic pull handle damaged

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear tyres are getting low

Fail 6 Oct 2014 101,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake plastic pull handle damaged

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear tyres are getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,302 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 84,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 84,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 64,917 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2011 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,039 miles

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

split on offside fron tyre outer sidewall close to the cords

Fail 30 Jun 2010 44,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

split on offside fron tyre outer sidewall close to the cords

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,489 miles

covers fitted top engine .sump/centre and sides under vehicle. brake worning light on. deep cut to offside tyre wall

Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

covers fitted top engine .sump/centre and sides under vehicle. brake worning light on. deep cut to offside tyre wall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,708 miles

nearside front tyre tread very low

top engine also sump/centre and side covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,078 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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LL04 ECN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ECN, 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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LL04 ECN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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