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LT04 VVK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,786 mi
Last recorded70,786 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 VVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 70,786 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 64,321 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 59,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,149 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 53,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cut. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 47,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 43,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 40,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,624 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 VVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LT04 VVK, 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 LT04 VVK registered?

LT04 VVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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