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LM04 EVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 EVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 122,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 122,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 121,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,699 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ends near flexi,s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2016 119,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2015 118,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 118,321 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 131,146 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 113,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 105,080 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on centre section

Fail 15 May 2013 105,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low on centre section

Pass 14 May 2012 98,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 91,561 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 91,500 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 83,747 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 83,724 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 75,740 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)

Pass 2 May 2008 67,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,826 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 62,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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LM04 EVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM04 EVX, 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 LM04 EVX registered?

LM04 EVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is LM04 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 EVX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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