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LX04 UNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,498 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,356 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 65,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 61,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 61,520 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 57,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 57,769 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires side repeater (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 47,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,416 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 42,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,268 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 23,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,552 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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LX04 UNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX04 UNY, 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 LX04 UNY registered?

LX04 UNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LX04 UNY safe to buy?

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