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LV04 ZWU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,063 mi
Last recorded108,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,063 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,620 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 93,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside rear brake pads are starting to wear thin

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear coil springs are corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 16 Jun 2015 68,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on the edges (HIFLY 195/65R15 H)

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,960 miles

Oil leak

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,328 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,328 miles

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

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,957 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 ZWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV04 ZWU registered?

LV04 ZWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LV04 ZWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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