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LS04 XUC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,821 mi
Last recorded154,821 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 154,821 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 153,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,381 miles

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 148,378 miles

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

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

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 143,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 134,703 miles

o/s/f spring is worn, n/s/f tyre outter edge worn, o/s/f linkafge dust cover deteriorated, lower (upper) suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated,o/s/f tyre outer edge, undertrays fitted, both rear springs corrded, rear pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 131,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

o/s/f hub components have slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 122,034 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 92,891 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,286 miles

Engine warning light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under covers fitted to under of car unable to test properly

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 XUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

LS04 XUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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