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LL04 WDS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,911 mi
Last recorded209,911 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 WDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 209,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 205,911 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 195,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 190,388 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 188,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 182,472 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 181,879 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 173,872 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 173,872 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 166,084 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 166,084 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 156,075 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 173,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 173,612 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 161,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 144,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 126,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 111,144 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 111,144 miles

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

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)

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 WDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc 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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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