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LS04 XUE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

198,203 mi
Last recorded198,203 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 198,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 192,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 192,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 189,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 184,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 184,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 178,301 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 178,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 174,414 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 174,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 170,485 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 160,325 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 242,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 229,946 miles

area around the fuel filter is misted.

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

offside front offside rear and nearside rear wheels have some decorative screw heads missing.

under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 229,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view not operating at all. (8.2.1c)

area around the fuel filter is misted.

battery charging lamp warning is illuminated vehicle is loosing power.

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

offside front offside rear and nearside rear wheels have some decorative screw heads missing.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 219,279 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

rear tyres worn. drive belt perished.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 219,189 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded.

rear tyres worn. drive belt perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 208,130 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust clamp cracked. drive belt perished.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 208,130 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust clamp cracked. drive belt perished.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 195,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 115,068 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 171,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,068 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Apr 2007 61,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LS04 XUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LS04 XUE, 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 LS04 XUE registered?

LS04 XUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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