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LY04 HLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,824 mi
Last recorded128,824 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 HLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,824 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 128,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 120,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 120,947 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 115,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 115,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 113,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 108,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 105,735 miles

COOLANT LEAK

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F CROSS STRUT BUSHES CRACKING. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 97,619 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 90,840 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges,rear tyres low tread

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 May 2013 84,933 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 75,997 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 67,263 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer sidewall worn

Pass 24 May 2010 57,840 miles

has cut in sidewall of nsf tyre but not exposing cord

Pass 23 May 2009 48,964 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 48,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 39,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

Fail 20 May 2008 39,110 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 22 May 2007 29,400 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 HLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY04 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

LY04 HLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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