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GV04 LCM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,769 mi
Last recorded183,769 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 LCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 183,769 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 183,769 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 179,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 176,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 173,195 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perishing badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 170,920 miles

all brake hoses perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 167,055 miles

all brake hoses perishing

all shockers weak and bouncy

Fail 29 Jun 2017 167,055 miles

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

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

all brake hoses perishing

all shockers weak and bouncy

Pass 21 Jul 2016 163,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 158,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Jul 2014 152,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 147,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2012 143,505 miles

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

sill covers fitted

u/body covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2012 143,505 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

u/body covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 139,387 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,594 miles

sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 119,982 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 119,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2008 109,629 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 109,629 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 95,258 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GV04 LCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GV04 LCM, 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 GV04 LCM registered?

GV04 LCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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