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LT04 CLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,423 mi
Last recorded128,423 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 128,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 128,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 115,222 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 113,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 103,693 miles

oil leak.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s Rear Brake BACKPLATE Distorted + Noise present on rotation( BY HAND) whilst on vehicle lift.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 98,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s Rear Brake BACKPLATE Distorted + Noise present on rotation( BY HAND) whilst on vehicle lift.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 70,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,638 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,401 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 CLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

LT04 CLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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