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LM04 KCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

92,646 mi
Last recorded92,646 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 KCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,646 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 80,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 80,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 80,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,929 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 78,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,813 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 65,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 65,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,260 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 59,816 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,994 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 56,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,696 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 56,696 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 52,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,765 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlight image poor

Fail 27 Jul 2015 42,698 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlight image poor

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,443 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,737 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 21,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn to min limit (replacement recommended)

slight play in the steering on the offside

Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,385 miles

1,Small cracks in offside rear tyre tread/wall.

2,Small cracks in nearside front tyre tread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 11,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,315 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 KCZ 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 LM04 KCZ, 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 KCZ registered?

LM04 KCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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