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LM04 EYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,673 mi
Last recorded116,673 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 EYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 116,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,336 miles

EML on

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

all brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f inner brake pad worn more than n/s

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2015 100,336 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f inner brake pad worn more than n/s

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,142 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,064 miles

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear brake discs rubbing on back plates

center exhaust silencer and mount corroded

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear tyre low on tread

off side rear tyre low on tread and starting to split

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Oct 2012 70,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear brake discs rubbing on back plates

center exhaust silencer and mount corroded

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear tyre low on tread

off side rear tyre low on tread and starting to split

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,618 miles

both rear brake back plates rubbing discs

chip in off side windscreen not larger than 10mm but may spread

off side and near side rear main brake pipes corroded

off side front tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,774 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,543 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 EYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM04 EYT, 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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LM04 EYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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