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LT04 AYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,362 mi
Last recorded72,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 AYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 72,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 67,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,353 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 63,342 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 61,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 58,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 56,719 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 54,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 52,438 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 52,400 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 49,924 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 45,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,029 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 36,029 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,390 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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LT04 AYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LT04 AYB, 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 LT04 AYB registered?

LT04 AYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LT04 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 AYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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