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LT04 RAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,562 mi
Last recorded116,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 116,562 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x metal brake pipes disappear over petrol tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak split/crack at rear of centre box. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre hanger adrift (requires welding) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint has excessive free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn free play and large amounts of red rust coming out from bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge.

o/s/r road wheel different to the other 3 advise re-fitting the original aluminium wheel.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

poor acceleration/engine lacks power ?

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

slight free play n/s/r lower arm (outer bush same one that's failed on the o/s)

unable to check lower coils on rear springs advise removal of rear wheels to do so.

visit workshop light on dash (advise further investigation)

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,062 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 105,062 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,926 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,484 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 94,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported MIDDLE AND REAR SUPPORTS NOT ATTACHED (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM OF TWO , PLUS BALL JOINT HAS EXCESS PLAY (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,889 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Offside Inner Front 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,873 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)

Center exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,627 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,612 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered

Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

rear exhaust mounting broken but still secure

Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside and offside undertrays fitted

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

centre nearside and offside undertrays fitted

nearside and offside outer sills covered

offside front tyre slight wear outer edge of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,569 miles

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

trims and covers covering testable items

Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

trims and covers covering testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,472 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres seperating

Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,870 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 RAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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