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LG04 MUV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 MUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,085 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,917 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,917 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,762 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,762 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 90,346 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 90,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,178 miles

Rear suspension components in general rusty

Rear tyres show slight more wear on edges,still good at present

exhaust bracket before rear silencer corroded,still holding

Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows slight more wear at very outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket corroded,still holding at present

minor stone chip damage to swept area off screen

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,678 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre shows slight more wear at very outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket corroded,still holding at present

minor stone chip damage to swept area off screen

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,813 miles

nsf tyre shows slight more wear on outer edge,still good

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,809 miles

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

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

nsf tyre shows slight more wear on outer edge,still good

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,270 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf lower rear outer balljoint got play,borderline

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,791 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,122 miles

front brakediscs slightly rusty

small stonechip in zone-A,in limit

sticker on screen just in lower drivers swept area

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,470 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,463 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,143 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 34,133 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

n/ s/ f tyre getting low

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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LG04 MUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LG04 MUV, 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 LG04 MUV registered?

LG04 MUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LG04 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 MUV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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