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MJ04 LFW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 129,542 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 129,542 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,694 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 121,694 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,611 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes around fuel tank at nearside rear

Fail 16 Feb 2015 113,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

damage noted to subframe at offside front around lower suspension arm mounting point

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes around fuel tank at nearside rear

suspect fuel leak on engine?

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,495 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

centre exhaust clamp corroded

nearside front tyre worn to zero on outer edge slight out of shape and outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn to zero on outer edge slight out of shape and nail noted in it

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes at nearside rear above fuel tank

slight damage noted at offside front subframe

slight play in both front wheel bearings

smell of fuel noted around engine

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,300 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage noted at offside front subframe

Fail 6 Feb 2013 93,252 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,724 miles

advise tracking check

both rear tyres low on tread

nearside front tyre worn to zero on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,226 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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MJ04 LFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ04 LFW, 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 MJ04 LFW registered?

MJ04 LFW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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