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LC04 XBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 48,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 43,528 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 43,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 43,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 42,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,315 miles

front brake pads worn low

front index plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f brake caliper pads retaining pin guide cracked

o/s/f mirror chromatics failure

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 33,305 miles

n/s/f top strut mounting noisy

Fail 1 May 2015 33,305 miles

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

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

n/s/f top strut mounting noisy

Pass 2 May 2014 30,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 30,428 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 26,643 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 26,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 May 2012 23,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 23,967 miles

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

nearside front jacking point pad has been displaced

Pass 5 May 2011 21,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front jacking point damaged

Fail 5 May 2011 21,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front jacking point damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 18,362 miles

rear tyres worn centre treads 3mm

Fail 4 May 2010 18,362 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 15,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to carry out rear coil spring inspection due to restricted view on lower sections

Pass 4 May 2007 8,847 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 8,847 miles

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

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 XBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LC04 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

LC04 XBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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