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LS04 XUT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,979 mi
Last recorded169,979 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 169,979 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 169,971 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 156,001 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 149,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 140,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 132,396 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 128,283 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 128,198 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 127,957 miles

off side front ant roll roll bar linkgae cover split

Fail 20 Mar 2010 127,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front ant roll roll bar linkgae cover split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 122,636 miles

vehical presenter is advised to replace o/s/f wiper.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 122,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 87,641 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 XUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

LS04 XUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is LS04 XUT safe to buy?

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