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MM04 LAZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 LAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,322 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front also rear number plates slightly discoulered

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion underside vehicle

exhaust smokey under acceleration

Fail 21 Aug 2017 115,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp smashed

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside handbrake effort slightly low

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Jun 2016 169,474 miles

emissions close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2015 166,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 156,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 136,772 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 136,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 117,149 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 117,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,584 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 90,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,806 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,806 miles

Nearside 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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MM04 LAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 MM04 LAZ, 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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MM04 LAZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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