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LW04 ZBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,969 mi
Last recorded101,969 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,969 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 101,552 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 96,380 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 96,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,101 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 92,101 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,103 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 84,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,707 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,707 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,688 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,973 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 63,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 57,464 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 57,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,256 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 53,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,824 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 19,072 miles

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

All four tyres are perished, and rear tyres low on tread

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 ZBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

LW04 ZBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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