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HT04 LBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,762 mi
Last recorded164,762 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 164,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 163,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 155,046 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 143,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 129,101 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 129,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 117,981 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 105,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 105,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust rusty.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 89,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,364 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 23 Jun 2015 80,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,532 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,532 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HT04 LBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HT04 LBV, 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 HT04 LBV registered?

HT04 LBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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