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LG04 MSY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,533 mi
Last recorded139,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 139,533 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.

Rear Brake Pads are worn low.

Fail 19 Aug 2024 121,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the inner and outer edges.

Rear Brake Pads are worn low.

Pass 26 Aug 2023 111,284 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 111,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative Does not lock the offside indicators in the on position. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,165 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs are corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 102,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both Rear Coil Springs are corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,218 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,536 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,513 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,751 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 67,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,029 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,043 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,025 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,799 miles

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

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

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 MSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

LG04 MSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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