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LV04 ZUD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,616 mi
Last recorded138,616 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 ZUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,157 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 110,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,605 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 105,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,981 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 97,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,887 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 85,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 66,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2011 39,119 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,698 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,485 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2008 10,665 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 ZUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 ZUD, 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 ZUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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