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LV04 BTX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,008 mi
Last recorded23,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 23,008 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 22,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 19,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 18,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 16,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 15,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 15,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,014 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 9,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,834 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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LV04 BTX 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 LV04 BTX, 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 LV04 BTX registered?

LV04 BTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is LV04 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 BTX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV04 BTX have outstanding finance?

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