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E13 LPB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 LPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 98,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,573 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm - Replace Asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm - Replace Asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,419 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,243 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,718 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,219 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 64,219 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 51,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,869 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 45,179 miles

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

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

both front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,345 miles

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn,groved and in general poor condition

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

offside front suspension bushes and gaitors deteriorating because of apparent diesel leak

slight play in offside powersteering rack inner ball joint

smell of diesel leak from offside engine area

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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E13 LPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E13 LPB, 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

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What year was E13 LPB registered?

E13 LPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is E13 LPB safe to buy?

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