MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake release lever broken
Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Nearside front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear valve stems perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake release lever broken
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear tyres have 3mm tread depth left.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake release lever broken.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres have 3mm tread depth left.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing not checked because brake binding on.
Parking brake release lever broken.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
edge wear on front tyres
edge wear on front tyres
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front slight brake bind
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR04 XXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?
LR04 XXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2004.
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