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LU04 KZV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,788 mi
Last recorded57,788 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 KZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,193cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 57,788 miles

nearside front foglamp not working

offside and nearside front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to perish

offside rear brake disc starting to rust/ wear

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2025 54,628 miles

nearside front foglamp not working

offside and nearside front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to perish

Fail 14 Aug 2025 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front foglamp not working

offside and nearside front brake discs starting to wear/ check front inner brake pads

offside and nearside front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,959 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to perish

front bumper and offside doors slight damage

rear screen washer jet not working

Fail 8 Aug 2024 47,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to perish

front bumper and offside doors slight damage

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,307 miles

both front suspension lower front arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,721 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 42,719 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,328 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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LU04 KZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LU04 KZV, 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 LU04 KZV registered?

LU04 KZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LU04 KZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU04 KZV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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