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MR04 LJR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

204,194 mi
Last recorded204,194 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 LJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 204,194 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

Central Rear Upper some stop lamp bulbs in-op

Central Rear boot lid stiff to open

Central Rear no-plate delaminatting

Nearside Front inner rack joint worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing end float

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 204,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower oil leak

Central Rear Upper some stop lamp bulbs in-op

Central Rear boot lid stiff to open

Central Rear no-plate delaminatting

Nearside Front inner rack joint worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing end float

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s rear brake pads low

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 201,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 201,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 198,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 191,427 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 186,148 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 186,137 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 186,137 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 180,028 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 179,208 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 163,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust brackets missing

Fail 1 Oct 2014 162,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust brackets missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 134,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 129,577 miles

exhaust braket deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,078 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 103,312 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 103,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 29,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,408 miles

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

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

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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MR04 LJR 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 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 MR04 LJR, 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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MR04 LJR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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