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LL04 WBD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,655 mi
Last recorded126,655 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 126,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 May 2017 126,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,509 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 8 Nov 2016 125,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,693 miles

ENGINE-COVER+ UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 115,693 miles

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

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

ENGINE-COVER+ UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 104,061 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2013 92,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,619 miles

All brake discs are worn

Front screen wipers are smeary

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

All brake discs are worn

Front screen wipers are smeary

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,052 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 85,041 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,419 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 76,986 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 61,699 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,023 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,249 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 WBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

LL04 WBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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