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LV04 VUK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 119,029 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 119,029 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 117,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,810 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 111,810 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 105,987 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight play front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2016 105,986 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint lower rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,122 miles

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint(rear arm)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear and scoring front brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2015 99,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint(rear arm)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear and scoring front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,715 miles

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,329 miles

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

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 VUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

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

Is LV04 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 VUK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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