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LY04 HLR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,895 mi
Last recorded132,895 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 132,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 121,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,500 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 99,483 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,328 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,835 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 68,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,747 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,130 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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LY04 HLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY04 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

LY04 HLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LY04 HLR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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