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LB04 EKR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 121,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 112,498 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,378 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 104,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,519 miles

front tyres worn

park brake 16%

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,740 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

n/s park brake low

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,999 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 87,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,575 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,269 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,089 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 EKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EKR, 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 LB04 EKR registered?

LB04 EKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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