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LL04 PFX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,915 mi
Last recorded109,915 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

various body damage

Fail 14 Jun 2019 109,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

various body damage

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,771 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

offside front steering arm has play

various body damage

Fail 29 Jun 2018 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut

offside front steering arm has play

various body damage

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,760 miles

Nearside rear body damage

Nearside rear tyre outer edge nail (unrepairable)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,760 miles

Nearside rear body damage

Nearside rear tyre outer edge nail (unrepairable)

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside rear parking brake reading low (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,600 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play off side front (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 22 Jun 2015 81,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,304 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,959 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,537 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,535 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 35,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,923 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 22,923 miles

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

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 PFX 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 56.5%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

LL04 PFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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