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EX04 LVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 LVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,437 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 64,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front h.lights poor beam image

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 51,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 51,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,254 miles

Engine and Gearbox Leaking

Indicator switch loose

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Perished

Fail 12 Nov 2015 48,254 miles

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

Engine and Gearbox Leaking

Indicator switch loose

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Perished

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre perished but no cords showing

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,009 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Nov 2013 44,009 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front thrust arm inner bush slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front thrust arm inner bush slightly worn

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front thrust arm inner bush slightly worn

Nearside front wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front thrust arm inner bush slightly worn

Offside front wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,393 miles

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,944 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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EX04 LVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol 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 EX04 LVZ, 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 EX04 LVZ registered?

EX04 LVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is EX04 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 LVZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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