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LT04 BYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 146,310 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leek (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear both sides lower front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 141,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x

Exhaust Slightly insecure

Oil Leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar brackets corroded

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

Underbody corroded in places. Sill inspection restricted due to inner/outer trays

Pass 20 May 2024 137,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 134,319 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 134,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trinion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 129,441 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 129,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 128,176 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,130 miles

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

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

all rear suspension buses worn

Fail 30 Jun 2020 125,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all rear suspension buses worn

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,116 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 118,116 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 109,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,519 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 17 Jun 2017 103,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

mil lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,734 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,055 miles

second to last exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,051 miles

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

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

second to last exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,047 miles

front pads worn 80%

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,047 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bushes worn on lower arms

front pads worn 80%

Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,060 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,150 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,322 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front brake discs are corroded on inner edges and brake pads are worn low

nearside front wheel rim is damaged and bent on the inner edge

offside front caster arm ball joint has a split rubber

offside front wheel is slightly bent

Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front brake discs are corroded on inner edges and brake pads are worn low

nearside front wheel rim is damaged and bent on the inner edge

offside front caster arm ball joint has a split rubber

offside front wheel is slightly bent

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,661 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,334 miles

inner edge of n/s/f alloy wheel damaged

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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LT04 BYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT04 BYB, 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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LT04 BYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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