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LG04 LHL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,149 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass tinted

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,975 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass tinted

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 85,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass tinted

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring worn both sides very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Feb 2023 82,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring worn both sides very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring worn both very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside & components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,058 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Feb 2020 77,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,869 miles

Front no plate cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leaks

underside not covered corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 67,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor noise (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leaks

underside not covered corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fited

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fited

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,672 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,935 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,658 miles

front lower arm front bushes starting to split

nearside headlight pattern

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play both front hubs

slight play offside inner rack joint

Fail 28 Feb 2009 34,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,228 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 27,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,163 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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LG04 LHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LG04 LHL, 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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LG04 LHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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