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LS04 XUN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,595 mi
Last recorded134,595 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,595 miles

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

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Dec 2016 134,595 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2015 124,392 miles

both rear tyres 2 mm

plastic covers

Pass 5 Dec 2014 115,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

Fail 5 Dec 2014 115,213 miles

front discs are worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 107,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are slightly worn

n/s front tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread v

Fail 3 Dec 2012 98,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 89,992 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 89,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 82,498 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres and n/s rear tyre are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,498 miles

both front tyres and n/s rear tyre are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDERSIDE TOTALLY COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL IN SPECTION

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

UNDERSIDE TOTALLY COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL IN SPECTION

Pass 1 Nov 2008 65,238 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2008 65,238 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,087 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 XUN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

LS04 XUN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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