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LT04 VUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 101,342 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached and near/side front wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 101,342 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right and low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate insecure front (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 94,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm with ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm with ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 85,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer edges worn slightly excessively (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 80,000 miles

Both rear tyre's starting to wear centre of tread's.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play facing up (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges on limit outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has been to another garage and failed came to us for ESP repair esp now off,cant see anything wrong with o/s track rod end must have been play in steering rack inner joint.

Fail 26 May 2017 80,000 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre's starting to wear centre of tread's.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play facing up (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges on limit outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has been to another garage and failed came to us for ESP repair esp now off,cant see anything wrong with o/s track rod end must have been play in steering rack inner joint.

Fail 17 May 2017 79,972 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN

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

Pass 10 May 2016 74,413 miles

dash board showing 1 malfuntion

Fail 10 May 2016 74,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

dash board showing 1 malfuntion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,294 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 69,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 56,193 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 51,750 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 51,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,729 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 72,531 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 72,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 34,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,653 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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LT04 VUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LT04 VUG, 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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LT04 VUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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