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LA04 EGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 EGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 89,688 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,795 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 88,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,950 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,940 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,458 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 82,200 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 80,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 78,908 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2015 69,466 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 69,466 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 65,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,266 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,266 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 54,389 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,794 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,789 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,774 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,797 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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LA04 EGZ 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 79.2%.

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 LA04 EGZ, 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 LA04 EGZ registered?

LA04 EGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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