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LM04 SAN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,721 mi
Last recorded46,721 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 46,721 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))

Fail 6 May 2026 46,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,186 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 41,135 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 41,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 38,538 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 36,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 34,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 34,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 31,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,051 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 27,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 23,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,183 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 18,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 13,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,340 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 11,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,517 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 SAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SAN, 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 SAN registered?

LM04 SAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is LM04 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM04 SAN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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