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LW04 DZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,573 mi
Last recorded97,573 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,573 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,525 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.

R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 90,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.

R REG PLATE LOOSE.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 87,010 miles

both rear suspension mounting areas corroded

slight damage to both front tyres outer side walls

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 3 Nov 2016 87,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension mounting areas corroded

slight damage to both front tyres outer side walls

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 82,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 77,443 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,569 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 61,550 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 22 Sep 2010 57,421 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 56,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,765 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,428 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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LW04 DZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LW04 DZA, 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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LW04 DZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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