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LW04 XPP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,450 mi
Last recorded124,450 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 124,450 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 124,449 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2011 116,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 107,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 84,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,450 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 XPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW04 XPP, 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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How do I check the history of LW04 XPP?

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What year was LW04 XPP registered?

LW04 XPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is LW04 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 XPP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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