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LR04 XXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,408 mi
Last recorded260,408 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 XXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 260,408 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both

Rear Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 260,408 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1

Front Oil leak, but not excessive

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both

Rear Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 240,660 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 240,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 232,156 miles

Handbrake just met the brakelimit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 232,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 221,656 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c) &Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 208,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear all suspension parts corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 195,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 195,335 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 184,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 176,346 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 165,960 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2011 149,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 149,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 132,245 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 117,178 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 117,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,746 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 101,746 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 6 Aug 2007 87,614 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 XXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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