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LM04 EWK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,472 mi
Last recorded17,472 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 EWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,472 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Battery insecure.

Bonnet release handle broken.

Engine management light on.

Engine undertray not secured at rear.

Hand brake outer cable not secured to body at front end.

No grommet fitted to steering ccolumn down shaft.

Off side front suspension top bracket fitted 90% out.

Rear seat back rest does not secure in upright postion.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 17,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 EWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 EWK, 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 EWK registered?

LM04 EWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2004.

Is LM04 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 EWK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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