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LT04 CNN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,648 mi
Last recorded116,648 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 CNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 116,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 116,648 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 111,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,459 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 109,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant leaks expansion tank expanding looking dangerous

Pass 23 May 2019 102,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 102,457 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,414 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,414 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,565 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,226 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,409 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 61,740 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,740 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,800 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 52,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn, recommend changing.

Pass 27 May 2011 44,534 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 36,723 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)

Pass 6 May 2009 30,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 18,135 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)

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 CNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CNN, 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 CNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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