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LR04 CZH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,772 mi
Last recorded145,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 CZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 145,769 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 141,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 130,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 130,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 115,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 115,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 103,626 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 26 Feb 2010 95,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 90,644 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 85,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,513 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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LR04 CZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LR04 CZH, 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 LR04 CZH registered?

LR04 CZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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