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LA04 EGV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,270 mi
Last recorded58,270 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,270 miles

Coil spring corroded both springs rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 58,270 miles

Coil spring corroded both springs rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working fuse (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN TREAD WORN NEAR TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN TREAD WORN NEAR TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 36,769 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,699 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 33,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 13,382 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

off side front tyre worn on outer edge on legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,424 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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LA04 EGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA04 EGV, 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 LA04 EGV registered?

LA04 EGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LA04 EGV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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