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LT04 CEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,856 mi
Last recorded42,856 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 41,395 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 40,319 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside door mirror glass deteriorated slightly

screw in nearside rear tyre, inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,831 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,127 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 15,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ registered?

LT04 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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