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AO04 TVW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,426 mi
Last recorded69,426 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 64,724 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 63,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,159 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 61,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,852 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,989 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 52,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,159 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 49,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,861 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 37,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,984 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 33,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,983 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 26,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,207 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,665 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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AO04 TVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO04 TVW, 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 AO04 TVW registered?

AO04 TVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is AO04 TVW safe to buy?

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