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LC04 JBU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 JBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 101,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 99,604 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,072 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 94,072 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR DISC HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH REAR PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,427 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,427 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,936 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

Front brake discs inner surface slightly worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 92,936 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust surface corroded

Front brake discs inner surface slightly worn

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 81,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 77,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake warning light staying on pedal not returning fully

Pass 14 May 2013 60,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,947 miles

damage to outer side wall os n/s/f tyre no cords exposed

Fail 10 Jun 2010 38,947 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

damage to outer side wall os n/s/f tyre no cords exposed

Pass 14 May 2009 30,884 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,099 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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LC04 JBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LC04 JBU, 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 LC04 JBU registered?

LC04 JBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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