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LG04 LHW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,292 mi
Last recorded68,292 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 68,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 65,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 63,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,436 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,561 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 59,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 56,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,254 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,258 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,793 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 31,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,228 miles

rear number plate

Fail 17 Feb 2010 28,227 miles

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

parking brake ratchet not heard and rubber missing

rear number plate

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,184 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 LHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG04 LHW, 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 LG04 LHW registered?

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

Is LG04 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 LHW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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