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LR04 XYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,512 mi
Last recorded176,512 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 XYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 176,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 160,527 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body covers fitted remaining been sprayed in protective coating

Fail 16 Nov 2022 160,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure on frame bracket (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body covers fitted remaining been sprayed in protective coating

Pass 26 Jan 2022 159,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 157,736 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 156,358 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 156,354 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 152,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,642 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,358 miles

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

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 137,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 137,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,007 miles

exhaust mouting corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 130,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 26 Jan 2012 124,038 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 124,019 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 117,542 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 117,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 104,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,301 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 97,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f radius arm bush beginning to split.

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 XYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

LR04 XYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LR04 XYH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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