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LA04 RBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,089 mi
Last recorded84,089 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 84,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 84,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,089 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 78,378 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 78,378 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,611 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,941 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,460 miles

Nearside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

Offside front track rod end rubber boot is deteriorated, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,059 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,434 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 67,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 64,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 62,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 58,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 49,701 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 44,475 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 44,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 41,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,005 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 28 May 2008 26,884 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,966 miles

Excess parking brake lever travel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2007 19,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Excess parking brake lever travel

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 RBV, 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 LA04 RBV registered?

LA04 RBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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