MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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