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LT04 KAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

162,319 mi
Last recorded162,319 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 162,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 151,627 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 151,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pads worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 145,253 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear surface rust

Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 120,438 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 120,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 113,664 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 113,664 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,097 miles

Both front tyres inner raised edges worn

Nearside Rear Tyre ON LIMIT

Pass 31 Dec 2016 99,629 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 99,620 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 91,798 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,885 miles

rear exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,front number plate poor condition,slight play in front lower ball joints+boots wearing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,038 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,139 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 28 Dec 2011 56,138 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,163 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,074 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,070 miles

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

electronic measuring device fitted - unable to check oil temperature

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,334 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,426 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 KAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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