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LG04 MFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,117 mi
Last recorded80,117 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 MFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 80,117 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 80,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 75,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 75,841 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,144 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 71,144 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,936 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 68,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,251 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 67,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,228 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 64,228 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,951 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 60,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,747 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,472 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,422 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 23,928 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,011 miles

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

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 MFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

LG04 MFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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