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HC04 LGE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 71,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 71,723 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 66,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 - mix. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 60,357 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 60,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 56,066 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,023 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 41,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,191 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,717 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,279 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,143 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,644 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,137 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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HC04 LGE 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 83.3%.

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 HC04 LGE, 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 HC04 LGE registered?

HC04 LGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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