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LM04 EYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,489 mi
Last recorded134,489 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 EYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 134,489 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 134,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 126,011 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 126,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside / offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 116,863 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears - and nail in o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens poor

Fail 4 Mar 2020 116,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamps dirty .......

n/s/f & both rear tyres close to limit & nail in o/s/r inner edge .......

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,374 miles

under neef most part of car coverd with plastic shealds

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,237 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 96,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,748 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,732 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 14,614 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,199 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,604 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,556 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 33,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,945 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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LM04 EYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM04 EYH, 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 EYH registered?

LM04 EYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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