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LR04 DCY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,426 mi
Last recorded139,426 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,426 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 139,426 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 128,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner door handle loose

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 128,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner door handle loose

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 119,010 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s side repitter glass damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2015 119,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s side repitter glass damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,370 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 101,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear coil springs are coroaded

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 92,076 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning light came on during test,suspect o2 sensors

various slight chips in windscreen,wiper blades slightly streaking,slight rear footbrake imbalance,plastic oversills & various undershields fitted,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,219 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 46,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,968 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 DCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DCY, 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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LR04 DCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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