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LJ04 XBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,755 mi
Last recorded122,755 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,755 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 122,755 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 120,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 120,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Fog Light

Fail 22 Dec 2023 119,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Fog Light

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,442 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,840 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 114,085 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 114,085 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 112,150 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,609 miles

Nearside Front Bracket missing but exhaust not insecure

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,747 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,730 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,880 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 70,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,740 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 15,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2009 15,560 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,040 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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LJ04 XBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LJ04 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 XBX registered?

LJ04 XBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 XBX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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