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LY04 WPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,391 mi
Last recorded56,391 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,391 miles

light surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2025 56,379 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 56,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,745 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 55,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Not holding at all (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,491 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,491 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,206 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 56,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,401 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,253 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,641 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,452 miles

signs of persihing on the nearside front suspension arm bush

Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,452 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

signs of persihing on the nearside front suspension arm bush

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,680 miles

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

front discs badly worn and pads low

rear pads possible low

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,638 miles

f/n/s tyre has a nail in outer edge (unrepairable)

front discs worn and pads appear low (inner)

n/s outer track rod end worn

Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

f/n/s tyre has a nail in outer edge (unrepairable)

front discs worn and pads appear low (inner)

n/s outer track rod end worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,051 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 WPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 WPF registered?

LY04 WPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is LY04 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 WPF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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