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LS04 JYU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,387 mi
Last recorded114,387 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,387 miles

DASH FAULTY/ MAIN BEAM TELL TALE FLICKERING

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 114,387 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

DASH FAULTY/ MAIN BEAM TELL TALE FLICKERING

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,624 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,092 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,016 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 80,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,793 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 68,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,001 miles

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

front inner brakes starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre wearing more on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2012 55,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,110 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,110 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 8,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,288 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 JYU 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 LS04 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

LS04 JYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is LS04 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 JYU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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