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LR04 RZW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,812 mi
Last recorded148,812 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 RZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 148,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 140,470 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 140,469 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,904 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 127,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 119,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 116,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 112,261 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Mar 2011 112,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 107,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 107,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,330 miles

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

non-standard reg plates noted in boot.

offside lower windscreen chip damaged out of swept area.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 87,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,890 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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LR04 RZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR04 RZW, 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 LR04 RZW registered?

LR04 RZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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