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LG04 WBP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,215 mi
Last recorded124,215 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 WBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 124,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,894 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,262 miles

General corrosion underside

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, worn from the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 78,814 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,845 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 73,837 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,002 miles

front brake discs worn (slightly lipped)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,238 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,307 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 WBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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

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