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LR04 XYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,236 mi
Last recorded134,236 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 XYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 134,236 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front(front) track control arm inner bushes worn

brake pad warning on front pads getting low unable to see rears

drivers door damaged and difficult to shut

front brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 15 Feb 2018 131,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front(front) track control arm inner bushes worn

brake pad warning on front pads getting low unable to see rears

drivers door damaged and difficult to shut

front brake discs lipped and worn

park brake lever long travel and poor operation

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,584 miles

n/s rear parking brake low in effort

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 124,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear parking brake low in effort

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 116,946 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,399 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,227 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,913 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 75,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,880 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 67,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 63,214 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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 XYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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