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LB04 EKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 120,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 115,261 miles

Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,817 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 108,817 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,730 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 102,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,721 miles

Both head light deteriorated

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 98,720 miles

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

Both head light deteriorated

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,179 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 89,179 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 83,694 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 83,694 miles

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 78,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 73,740 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 68,033 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 63,741 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 12 May 2014 58,370 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Pass 13 May 2013 52,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 48,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front,front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,373 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 6 May 2010 40,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 33,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 27,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 27,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 21,714 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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LB04 EKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LB04 EKJ, 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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LB04 EKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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