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LS04 EBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,707 mi
Last recorded169,707 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 169,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre not checked

Fail 2 Sep 2016 169,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) badly corroded/worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) badly corroded/worn

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre not checked

Pass 19 Sep 2015 146,951 miles

both the rear flexy hoses are perrished

slight blow around the weld center part of the system

the center and rear exhaust supports are inscure

the osf anti roll bar link top gaiter is slightly splitt

Fail 19 Sep 2015 146,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 91 w (4.1.E.1)

both the rear flexy hoses are perrished

slight blow around the weld center part of the system

the center and rear exhaust supports are inscure

the osf anti roll bar link top gaiter is slightly splitt

Pass 24 Sep 2014 135,461 miles

Exhaust front and center hangers are broken but system still supported,benifit given.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 135,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust front and center hangers are broken but system still supported,benifit given.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 111,605 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 111,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,373 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,895 miles

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges

advise whirring noise from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2009 72,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,933 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,772 miles

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

n/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge

Pass 12 May 2007 50,533 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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LS04 EBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS04 EBX, 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 LS04 EBX registered?

LS04 EBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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