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LB04 SZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES (N/S AND O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 89,687 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES (N/S AND O/S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,560 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 86,560 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,491 miles

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2024 82,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 79,565 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 79,565 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 78,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,082 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 76,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,031 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,371 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS

Fail 17 Sep 2015 71,371 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,358 miles

Indicator switch faulty on stalk when turning right. (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer. (7.1.2)

both front tyres have cracks around their inner treads

both rear tyres have cracks around their inner treads.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,866 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 54,159 miles

ENGINE LAMP ON ???

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,100 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 SZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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