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LO04 EHB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,472 mi
Last recorded89,472 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 EHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,094 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,093 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 65,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,541 miles

offside front lower-inner suspension arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,125 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,305 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 52,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 39,765 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,724 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,856 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 30,856 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 26,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in nearside trackrod end

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,695 miles

slight play in nearside trackrod end

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,422 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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LO04 EHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 LO04 EHB, 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 LO04 EHB registered?

LO04 EHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LO04 EHB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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