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LG04 LRL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 129,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure where fitted as original equipment

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,482 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,656 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,051 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD IS BALD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE PADS BELOW LEGAL LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES SMEARING, CAUSING BLURED VISION (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD IS BALD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,836 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,375 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,375 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cuts in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 LRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

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

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