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LG04 LHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 98,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 91,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 83,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 73,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,925 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 57,855 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 47,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,937 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 26,301 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,301 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 20,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,596 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,020 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 LHZ 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 LHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG04 LHZ registered?

LG04 LHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is LG04 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 LHZ 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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