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LM04 YFX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 YFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,545 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both nearside and both offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside front body damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,216 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 105,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,139 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,130 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2013 92,681 miles

N/S/R damper slightly weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,681 miles

N/S/R damper slightly weak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,071 miles

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

damage to tyre side wall osf worn on edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

damage to tyre side wall osf worn on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage and scufffing to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

front tyre tread depths low on outside edges

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,103 miles

nsf side wall slight damage

nsr seat belt sticky

Fail 3 Jun 2009 55,102 miles

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

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

nsr seat belt sticky

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,109 miles

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,097 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 24,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 YFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

LM04 YFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2004.

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