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LY04 VMP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 VMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,896 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 82,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,220 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner ARB D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Aluminium curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn aluminium curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner ARB D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,673 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,954 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 47,895 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,080 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,277 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,253 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear tyres on limit n,s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,012 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 VMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

LY04 VMP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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