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LN04 CNC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 CNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 141,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 138,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 131,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Offside inner steering tie rod has serviceable wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 129,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 126,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 126,863 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,743 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due to plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside floor area due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,853 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2012 76,822 miles

Unable to carry out full underside inspection due to plastic skirts and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,049 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 58,262 miles

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,736 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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LN04 CNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LN04 CNC, 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 LN04 CNC registered?

LN04 CNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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