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MJ04 LFP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,479 mi
Last recorded156,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 156,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 151,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 141,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,861 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 138,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 133,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 133,585 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 128,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 128,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,261 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 118,261 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,815 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

bothside front brake disc slightly pitted

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010
Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,827 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,072 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MJ04 LFP 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 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MJ04 LFP, 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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MJ04 LFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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