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LY04 HLP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,784 mi
Last recorded130,784 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,784 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 130,784 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,970 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 126,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,525 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 120,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,888 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 113,858 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 102,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes rusting both sides

Pass 31 May 2013 91,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,476 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,670 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)

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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LY04 HLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY04 HLP, 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 LY04 HLP registered?

LY04 HLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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