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LM04 JYE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 JYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 129,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 129,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 126,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 125,794 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 125,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 124,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 121,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 109,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,694 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 97,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 89,409 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,345 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 78,336 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 70,152 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,448 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 61,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 42,493 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,604 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,380 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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LM04 JYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LM04 JYE, 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 LM04 JYE registered?

LM04 JYE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is LM04 JYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 JYE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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