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LC04 XAU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,494 mi
Last recorded119,494 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 XAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 85,497 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror dim (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 85,497 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both outter (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror dim (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 79,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,933 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,177 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,847 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,746 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,746 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,107 miles

advise both front lower front arm bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,240 miles

advise both front foglights loose in bumper

advisre both front tyres wearing on edges

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 XAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XAU, 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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LC04 XAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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