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LE04 AUT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,041 mi
Last recorded51,041 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 51,041 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,319 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 49,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 47,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,142 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 46,139 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 45,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,654 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 43,651 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine warning light it is on

Fail 17 Sep 2018 40,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine warning light it is on

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 37,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,748 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,237 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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LE04 AUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LE04 AUT, 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 LE04 AUT registered?

LE04 AUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is LE04 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE04 AUT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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