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LT04 VUV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,100 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 98,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,512 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 89,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 81,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,389 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 69,384 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 66,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 66,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 63,772 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 63,772 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 59,988 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 56,165 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

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

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON.

Nearside Rear CUTS TO TYRE

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Fail 17 May 2018 56,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

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

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON.

Nearside Rear CUTS TO TYRE

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak UPPER BOOST HOSE SPLIT. ()

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 25 May 2017 51,846 miles

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

GLOW PLUG LIGHT STAYS ON SPORADIC FAULT.

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% REDUCED OUTPUT (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL CUTS.

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR (3.5.1g)

FRONT WIPER BLADES WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R AND N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,246 miles

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

ALL ROAD TYRES CRACKING IN GENERAL O/S/R TYRE 3MM TREAD

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR (3.5.1g)

FRONT WIPER BLADES WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R AND N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside,Nearside front tyres cuts in tread.

Windscreen stone chipped,slight cracks.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside,Nearside front tyres cuts in tread.

Windscreen stone chipped,slight cracks.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,797 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,786 miles

Chips in front windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,785 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Chips in front windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 26,538 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2010 21,887 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 16,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,851 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2008 13,850 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 12,013 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 VUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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