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LW04 YKT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,939 mi
Last recorded100,939 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 100,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit (.5) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 91,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2022 91,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 81,541 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 81,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,499 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,037 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 28 Oct 2008 25,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,231 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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LW04 YKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LW04 YKT, 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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LW04 YKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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