MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush - recommend changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear underbody corrosion
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3 mm, tyre wearing heavy inner edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/r17 jinyu brand (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre rear exhaust hanger missing
EML light on
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre rear exhaust hanger missing
EML light on
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
discs wearing thin at front
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stone imbeded in n/s rear tyre
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
stone imbeded in n/s rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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LM04 FDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FDC, 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 FDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.
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