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LL04 UTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,300 mi
Last recorded63,300 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 UTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 63,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,788 miles

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

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

front shocks corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,423 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,520 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 49,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

o/s rear view mirror deteriorated.

rear exhaust system slightly corroded.

Fail 30 May 2018 49,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

o/s rear view mirror deteriorated.

rear exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2017 46,244 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 16 May 2017 46,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,303 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

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

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,912 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,433 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management warning light on.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,130 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 39,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,139 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 28,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,354 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,354 miles

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

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 UTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

LL04 UTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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