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LW04 YYG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,186 miles

Rear tyres both border line pass

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,766 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,635 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 2 Feb 2015 58,635 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (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 3 Feb 2014 50,385 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,370 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,370 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts noted on nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,059 miles

cuts noted on nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,552 miles

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

Rear 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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LW04 YYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYG, 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 LW04 YYG registered?

LW04 YYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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