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LD04 UCT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 UCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 85,008 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2026 85,008 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,055 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,558 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 77,557 miles

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

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jan 2022 70,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,241 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,617 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,509 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,094 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,806 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,128 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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LD04 UCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LD04 UCT, 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 LD04 UCT registered?

LD04 UCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LD04 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 UCT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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