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LG04 WPM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 WPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside park brake low effort

covers fitted obscuring some components

creaky rear suspension

Fail 8 Apr 2026 100,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside park brake low effort

covers fitted obscuring some components

creaky rear suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,494 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Apr 2025 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2023 93,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2023 93,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,707 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 86,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,809 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,822 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,625 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,898 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,930 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 WPM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 WPM, 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 WPM registered?

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

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