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LL04 XHE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 XHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,647 miles

Front light lens misty both

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm and side wall cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror and casing worn

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

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

Offside Front wiper slight worn rubber

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit 1.5mm and inner pads can not see (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

under covers and sill covers

Fail 24 Oct 2017 122,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre brackets broken (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing broken bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front light lens misty both

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm and side wall cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror missing and poor condition

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

Offside Front wiper slight worn rubber

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit 1.5mm and inner pads can not see (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

under covers and sill covers

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,946 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

EML illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 117,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

EML illuminated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 117,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,631 miles

EML illuminated

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 6 Aug 2015 112,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,284 miles

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

MIL lamp on[dash display]

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section deteriorated/support hanger broken[OE]

engine running erratic

nsf tyre outer sidewall has multiple sidewall damage/split****225/45R17-91Y***

nsr tyre outer sidewall had multiple cuts

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,047 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,309 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PVC undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 77,791 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 72,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 61,619 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 XHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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