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LG04 VCV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,516 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,240 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms of two, forward mount bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms of two, forward mount bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm and bald on inner edge 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,334 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm of two, forward mount bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Dec 2019 124,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut exposing the cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm of two, forward mount bush bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,418 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

Fail 5 Dec 2018 116,408 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate reading 0.80 actual reading 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spoiler damaged exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body component insecure spoiler on bumper insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested headlamp aim or leveling device not checked (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill jacking blocks missing

Fail 1 Nov 2018 116,396 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 111,261 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,205 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 98,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front hub worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 86,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 79,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2013 79,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 66,931 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 59,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,378 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,723 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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LG04 VCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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