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LV04 VTW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 77,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,665 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,482 miles

GEAR BOX MAJOR OIL LEAK.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

GEAR BOX MAJOR OIL LEAK.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,084 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,299 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

frt tyres perishing inner & outer sidewalls & edges worn,o/s/r tyre cut in tread,n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,148 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,991 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,950 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 VTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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