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LG04 WSL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

65,985 mi
Last recorded65,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 65,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,714 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2024 63,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2023 61,502 miles

Nearside Front washer nozzle not spraying on one side

Offside Front inner brake pad wearing low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

oil around gearbox sump

Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,575 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly HANDLE DEFECTIVE (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,064 miles

Exhaust system insecure cental rear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 57,012 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,931 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2020 54,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear 1 exhaust mount peg broken off

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge on wheel rim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure (top bolt loose)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside repeater lamp damaged

Rear 1 exhaust mount peg broken off

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays obscuring the view to some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2018 50,219 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively bald on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,015 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear coils sightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 40,015 miles

Direction indicator not working faulty stalk (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam faulty stalk (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid faulty stalk (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively faulty stalk (8.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear coils sightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front windscreen wipers smearing

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear side repeater lens damaged

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front windscreen wipers smearing

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear side repeater lens damaged

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 28 Jun 2015 33,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,654 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,532 miles

Brake wear warning light on, front brake Discs worn low

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,532 miles

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

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

Brake wear warning light on, front brake Discs worn low

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,563 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,160 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 19,160 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near/side/front tyre outter edge wearing

Fail 14 Jun 2007 14,071 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near/side/front tyre outter edge wearing

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 WSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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