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LV04 BVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,666 mi
Last recorded121,666 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 BVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 119,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 119,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 115,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 111,937 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Vaarious (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,961 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 102,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 98,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,745 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

drivers seat squab will not lock

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 70,412 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 70,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 58,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,638 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,426 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front wheel rim damaged

wear appartent on outer edge of offside front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2007 20,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front wheel rim damaged

wear appartent on outer edge of offside 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 BVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BVN, 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 BVN registered?

LV04 BVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LV04 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 BVN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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