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LM04 JYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,779 mi
Last recorded120,779 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 JYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 120,779 miles

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

Rear suspension/brake components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 114,613 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,815 miles

Battery secured with wood.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also dissimilar style to other wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 109,122 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also dissimilar style to other wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,536 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,622 miles

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 74,622 miles

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

Both headlight beam patterns poor.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,409 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 45,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,751 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,953 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2011 29,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 27,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,030 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 JYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 JYX, 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 LM04 JYX registered?

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

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