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LT04 BYL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,672 mi
Last recorded144,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 144,672 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 139,224 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 139,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 134,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 134,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 129,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 113,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing 3mm tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread perishing worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread pattern

Fail 29 Feb 2016 100,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread perishing worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread pattern

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,501 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 95,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,667 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,667 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,870 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,405 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,860 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,787 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 41,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,047 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 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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