CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU04 TLX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 91,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,303 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 42,303 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,720 miles

Tyre slightly damaged offside front tyre outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 28,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 21,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,023 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,061 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 22,061 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,422 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU04 TLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CU04 TLX, 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

How do I check the history of CU04 TLX?

You can check the full history of CU04 TLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU04 TLX registered?

CU04 TLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is CU04 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 TLX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU04 TLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU04 TLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.