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LV04 BVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,673 mi
Last recorded157,673 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 BVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 157,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 154,758 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 154,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 151,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 147,592 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 141,734 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 141,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 135,402 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 125,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 122,438 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 117,818 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 111,378 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 BVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVR, 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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LV04 BVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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