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LH04 AOB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH04 AOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,000 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 76,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,219 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 54,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,239 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,540 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 40,540 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r and n/sr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,390 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

service indicator light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,041 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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LH04 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LH04 AOB, 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 LH04 AOB registered?

LH04 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LH04 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH04 AOB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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