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HS04 LCM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 LCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,493 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 104,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,007 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 102,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,062 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 99,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,919 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2016 89,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,226 miles

Auxiliary belt pulley bearing noisy.

Front wiper blades showing signs of age.

No emissions detected.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear anti rollbar slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,131 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plat slight damage

Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plat slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,527 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 62,415 miles

Front number plate cracked, reccomend replacement.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Uneven wear on front tyres, reccomend alignment check/adjustment.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,415 miles

Front number plate cracked, reccomend replacement.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Uneven wear on front tyres, reccomend alignment check/adjustment.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,655 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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HS04 LCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HS04 LCM, 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 HS04 LCM registered?

HS04 LCM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is HS04 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 LCM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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