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LV04 BUU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 80,316 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 80,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 74,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 68,144 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,026 miles

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

advise rear tyres perishing and starting to wear low

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2013 54,652 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,681 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,443 miles

wear apparent on outer edge of nearside front tyre

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 BUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BUU, 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 BUU registered?

LV04 BUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is LV04 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 BUU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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