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LR04 KDF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,657 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,865 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 4 Nov 2016 77,865 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 70,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2014 70,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2013 67,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2013

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 61,704 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012 61,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 55,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 46,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,685 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 36,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 27,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,743 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 KDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LR04 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

LR04 KDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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