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LS04 XWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,219 miles

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

creaking noise from rear suspension

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,219 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

creaking noise from rear suspension

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,692 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,725 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,324 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 77,324 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,744 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,881 miles

gaiter adrift on o/s/f lower front suspension arm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gaiter adrift on o/s/f lower front suspension arm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,100 miles

2 screws in offside rear tyre.

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

nearside rear handbrake performance has lower reading than offside,it may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,684 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,684 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 37,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,295 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 XWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XWN, 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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LS04 XWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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