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LT04 KGN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,498 mi
Last recorded150,498 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 150,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,315 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2019 137,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,456 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 120,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 118,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 116,500 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,291 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,259 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 107,259 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 8 Mar 2008 105,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,036 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 99,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KGN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KGN, 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 LT04 KGN registered?

LT04 KGN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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