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LO04 THZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 THZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 121,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output may require attention (4.1.4 (b))

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

offside door mirror dim in operation

rear exhaust box slight blowing

Pass 30 May 2025 120,646 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

offside door mirror dim in operation

Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,659 miles

offside door mirror dim in operation

rear exhaust holed and blowing. will require attention

slight play nearside front suspension arm balljoint as marked

Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,235 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs in lower spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe going into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 114,660 miles

centre and rear exhaust slight worn

Fail 17 Jun 2022 114,660 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust slight worn

Pass 19 Jun 2021 111,064 miles

drivers door mirror slight dim in operation

Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,165 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 107,163 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,831 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,706 miles

front tyres slight wear on outer edges

nearside front wheel rim skuffed

rear number plate loose

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,199 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 98,199 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,742 miles

rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,217 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,590 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,060 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,779 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre cracking around side walls

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,916 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 THZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THZ, 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 LO04 THZ registered?

LO04 THZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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