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LT04 CFN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,258 mi
Last recorded127,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 CFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 127,258 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2025 123,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,913 miles

Nearside Front minor brake fluctuation

engine oil leaks (a lot of mess on and around engine)

most underside suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,889 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket fractured off centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 108,999 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge

chip in windscreen

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,642 miles

rear springs are corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine and gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,846 miles

both rear springs are corroded

engine covers and under trays are fitted

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear springs are corroded

engine covers and under trays are fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,580 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 9 Mar 2016 73,086 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted front to rear

rear os ns coil spring very rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,085 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted front to rear

rear os ns coil spring very rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,710 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,814 miles

Small cut in NSF tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,816 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 40,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,938 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,088 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 18,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,068 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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LT04 CFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol 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 LT04 CFN, 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 CFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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